The Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration on Film and Television, Volume 1

This book examines in detail for the first time the screen legacy of the great Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. It encompasses the pioneering expedition films he made during the period spanning 1909 to 1922, and the documentary and drama productions he has inspired since. The book provides a unique and original approach to understanding Shackleton, including the first detailed account of the original Antarctic documentary film recording the achievements of the Nimrod expedition in 1909. This pioneering film is now lost and its content little-known, but it is here outlined in some detail from a range of contemporary sources. Making reference to much original source material (film, diaries, contemporary newspapers and journals) that has not been unearthed by previous authors, this volume presents a fresh perspective on the subject. Also included is an extensive filmography with over 100 entries spanning 1908 to 2024.