With Byrd at the South Pole

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Louisa E This was so interesting. There were no dull moments in this documentary. I was very engrossed in suave Byrd and his men in the Antarctic. I loved the penguins, seals, and huskies. It is incredible that they could live in those conditions and blizzards. The story of Spy was heart-wrenching. I could feel how scared I would be to live there, even temporarily! It was patriotically American, but there was a nod to nations that came before them. I was amazed they built the plane on site! I wonder how much of this (if any) was re-enacted. It looks very authentic. The score was great and suited the documentary well. The pictures of the Ross Barrier were terrific. Did it deserve an Oscar Nom-Nom? Yes and no. There was no documentary field then, but this would have won with bells on if there were. As for cinematography, I am amazed the camera worked in those conditions and impressed the camera operators stayed the course. However, there weren't any special camera effects - it was point-and-shoot - but it was well done. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/09/23 Full Review Audience Member When placed in context of time and place, this film is quite an achievement. The conditions alone merit the cinematography Oscar. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member This is not just a documentory, it is filmed history. Amazing cinematography and very fascinating and engrossing. An incredible film that had me in awe throughout. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Decent documentary about Byrd's flight over the South Pole. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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