Movie: The Greely Expedition

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Tim Hopper
Tim Hopper

Voice of Adolphus Greely

Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy

Narrator

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    From PBS and American Experience - Using scientific accounts, diaries, photographs and letters, this film reveals how poor planning, personality clashes, questionable decisions and pure bad luck conspired to turn a noble scientific mission into a human tragedy.

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    2011-01-31

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    In 1881 a 25-man crew sets sail for Lady Franklin Bay with Lt. Adolphus Greely, but three years later only six return.

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