South - Sir Ernest Shackletons Glorious Epic Of The Antarctic

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Sir Ernest Shackleton's heroic attempt to cross the Antarctic in 1914-16 which turned into a struggle for survival for a small group of men. This important episode in the history of exploration was filmed by Frank Hurley, and was restored using a wide range of materials, with tinting and toning applied to match the original prints.

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Audio commentary from film historian Luke McKernan; 18 Minutes of Outtakes; Footage of the Ross Sea Party; Footage of Shackleton's Grave and Memorial Service; Stills Gallery; Audio Excerpt of Sir Ernest Shackleton; Animated Map With Commentary; Excerpt From Southward on the Quest; Weblink.

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