Polar Extremes
Synopsis
Renowned paleontologist Kirk Johnson takes us on an epic adventure through time at the polar extremes of our planet. Following a trail of strange fossils found in all the wrong places—beech trees in Antarctica, hippo-like mammals in the Arctic—Johnson uncovers the bizarre history of the poles, from miles-high ice sheets to warm polar forests teeming with life. What caused such dramatic changes at the ends of the Earth? And what can the past reveal about our planet’s climate today—and in the future?
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Polar Extremes I Trailer I NOVA I PBS
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucy Haken
- Original Score
- Max de Wardener
- Original Title
- Polar Extremes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Windfall Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucy Haken
Max de Wardener
Piers Leigh, Jon Sayers, Zachary Fink
Sabrina Burnard
David Dugan, Caitlin Saks, Joby Lubman
Department Leadership Roster
Piers Leigh
Director of Photography
Zachary Fink
Director of Photography
David Dugan
Producer
Lucy Haken
Director
Sabrina Burnard
Editor
Caitlin Saks
Producer
Joby Lubman
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Polar Extremes about?
Renowned paleontologist Kirk Johnson takes us on an epic adventure through time at the polar extremes of our planet. Following a trail of strange fossils found in all the wrong places—beech trees in Antarctica, hippo-like mammals in the Arctic—Johnson uncovers the bizarre history of the poles, from miles-high ice sheets to warm polar forests teeming with life. What caused such dramatic changes at the ends of the Earth? And what can the past reveal about our planet’s climate today—and in the future?
Who directed Polar Extremes?
Polar Extremes was directed by Lucy Haken.
Who stars in Polar Extremes?
The principal cast of Polar Extremes includes Kirk Johnson.
When was Polar Extremes released and how long is it?
Polar Extremes was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Polar Extremes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Polar Extremes was composed by Max de Wardener.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Polar Extremes?
Polar Extremes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).