Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica (2008)
Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica (2008)
The Douglas Mawson Antarctic Expedition of 1912 is considered one of the most amazing feats of endurance of all time. Although his two companions perished, Douglas Mawson survived, but how? In a bold historical experiment, scientist and adventurer Tim Jarvis is retracing the gruelling experience, with the same meagre rations, primitive clothing and equipment to uncover what happened to Mawson physically — and mentally — as a man hanging on the precipice of life and death.

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Tim Jarvis Tim Jarvis As: Presenter
William McInnes William McInnes As: Douglas Mawson (voice)
John Stoukalo John Stoukalo As:
Jason Stewart Jason Stewart As: Douglas Mawson
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The Douglas Mawson Antarctic Expedition of 1912 is considered one of the most amazing feats of endurance of all time. Although his two companions perished, Douglas Mawson survived, but how? In a bold historical experiment, scientist and adventurer Tim Jarvis is retracing the gruelling experience, with the same meagre rations, primitive clothing and equipment to uncover what happened to Mawson physically — and mentally — as a man hanging on the precipice of life and death.


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Certification: PG

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Genres: Documentary, History, Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 11 May 2008

Country: AU

Runtime: 85m

Company Credits

Company: Film Australia, Orana Films, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)

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Cast

Tim Jarvis

Tim Jarvis

Presenter

William McInnes

William McInnes

Douglas Mawson (voice)

John Stoukalo

John Stoukalo

Jason Stewart

Jason Stewart

Douglas Mawson

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Richard Dennison

Richard Dennison

Producer

Alex West

Alex West

Executive Producer

Perry Stapleton

Perry Stapleton

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