Arctic

Arctic
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This film shows the splendor, enormous scope and indescribable beauty of this untouched land far to the north of Alaska, one of the last havens for caribou herds and polar bears. Shot over a period of four years, this film offers a unique insight in the lives of the most charismatic arctic animals.
Release Date
2020-03-25
Average
8
Rating:
4.0 startsTagline
A REFUGE IMPERILED
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