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After Antarctica

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A journey across both poles, After Antarctica directed by Tasha Van Zandt follows polar explorer Will Steger's life journey as an eyewitness to the greatest changes to the polar regions of our planet. In 1989, Steger led an international team of six scientists and explorers on the first coast-to-coast dogsled traverse of Antarctica. The ultimate mission of the expedition was to draw global attention to Antarctica's changing climate and use the expedition as a tool to renew the Antarctic Treaty, which would protect the continent from mineral exploitation. Even with his background in science and knowledge of the changing climate, Steger could never have expected what he would soon discover. This arduous expedition opened his eyes to the most pressing issue of our time and ultimately changed the course of his life forever. Now, thirty years later, Steger heads out on the ice once again, this time to the opposite end of the Earth, recounting the life-changing journey that led him to where he is today. After Antarctica is a film about a legendary expedition unlike any other -- not only were Steger and his team of renegade explorers the first to complete this historic feat, but due to the melting of the ice on their original route, they were also the last.

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Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht 03/10/2025
A first-rate documentary about Will Steger, an explorer from my native land of Minnesota who’s made a career out of going to the few places even colder than Minnesota Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Scott V. @ScottyV Sep 28 Watching After Antarctica was nothing short of overwhelming in the best possible way. This documentary pulled me into a world of exploration, perseverance, and human resilience that left me deeply moved. Following the team’s journey across the frozen continent, I felt as though I was standing beside them, enduring the same winds, facing the same dangers, and celebrating the same victories. What struck me most was the honesty with which the film captured the challenges — the relentless cold, the grueling physical demands, and the constant presence of risk. Yet, through these hardships, the explorers revealed an unshakable spirit of determination and unity. Their ability to work together in the face of unimaginable obstacles was both humbling and inspiring. For me, the experience of watching this story unfold was eye-opening. It reminded me of the fragility of our environment, the limits of human endurance, and the extraordinary things we can achieve when driven by purpose and passion. After Antarctica is not just a record of exploration; it is a testament to courage, collaboration, and the unyielding human desire to push beyond the known. This documentary left a lasting impression on me, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the wonder, difficulty, and triumph of true exploration. See more Read all reviews
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Tasha Van Zandt

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Tasha Van Zandt

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Sebastian Zeck

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Lisa Remington

Producer

Amanda Spain

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Tasha Van Zandt

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Synopsis A journey across both poles, After Antarctica directed by Tasha Van Zandt follows polar explorer Will Steger's life journey as an eyewitness to the greatest changes to the polar regions of our planet. In 1989, Steger led an international team of six scientists and explorers on the first coast-to-coast dogsled traverse of Antarctica. The ultimate mission of the expedition was to draw global attention to Antarctica's changing climate and use the expedition as a tool to renew the Antarctic Treaty, which would protect the continent from mineral exploitation. Even with his background in science and knowledge of the changing climate, Steger could never have expected what he would soon discover. This arduous expedition opened his eyes to the most pressing issue of our time and ultimately changed the course of his life forever. Now, thirty years later, Steger heads out on the ice once again, this time to the opposite end of the Earth, recounting the life-changing journey that led him to where he is today. After Antarctica is a film about a legendary expedition unlike any other -- not only were Steger and his team of renegade explorers the first to complete this historic feat, but due to the melting of the ice on their original route, they were also the last.
Director
Tasha Van Zandt
Producer
Lisa Remington, Amanda Spain, Tasha Van Zandt, Sebastian Zeck
Screenwriter
Tasha Van Zandt, Sebastian Zeck
Distributor
Giant Pictures
Production Co
Moniker
Genre
Documentary, Nature
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 2, 2024
Runtime
1h 44m