Poles Apart
Brief Synopsis
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A parallel look at two simultaneous polar expeditions, one all-male the other all-female, exploring Antarctica in 1992. American Ann Bancroft leads her group of four women through the harsh terrain, making the trip despite difficulties encountered in fundraising. While British leader Ranulph Fiennes
Cast & Crew
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Greg Stiever
Director
Ann Bancroft
Sunniva Sorby
Anne Dal Vera
Sue Giller
Ranulph Fiennes
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Lead Dog Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 26m
Synopsis
A parallel look at two simultaneous polar expeditions, one all-male the other all-female, exploring Antarctica in 1992. American Ann Bancroft leads her group of four women through the harsh terrain, making the trip despite difficulties encountered in fundraising. While British leader Ranulph Fiennes' group attempts to cross Antarctica without eating as a scientific experiment.
Director
Greg Stiever
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Lead Dog Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 26m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at OUTFEST 2000: The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival July 6-17, 2000.
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