Polar Route
(Rota polar)
Beto Pandiani, Sylvio Rocha | Documentary
2023 | 60 minutes | Brazil
A daring open-boat voyage through the melting Northwest Passage reveals Arctic beauty and the stark effects of global warming.
Synopsis
Polar Route is a stunning environmental documentary that follows an unprecedented journey through the fabled Northwest Passage—a sea route connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans—now navigable only due to the dramatic effects of climate change. Aboard an open, cabinless boat, the crew ventures deep into the Arctic, capturing its breathtaking beauty while exposing the harsh realities of global warming. Through immersive visuals and firsthand experiences, Polar Route offers a powerful educational insight into the fragility of polar ecosystems and the urgent need for climate action.
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Activism
Education
Environment + Sustainability
Geography
Indigenous Peoples
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Festivals
Rio Mountain Festival - Best Brazilian Documentary
DIRECTOR: Beto Pandiani, Sylvio Rocha
NATIONALITY: Brazil
YEAR: 2023
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Portuguese; English
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
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