Chasing Ice
(2012)National Geographic photographer James Balog journeys to the Arctic seeking visual proof of the effects of climate change. Winner of the Audience Award (Documentary) at SXSW Festival 2012.... More
"Balog deploys revolutionary time-lapse cameras to capture a multi-year record of the world's changing glaciers. Traveling with a team across the brutal Arctic, Balog risks his career and his well-being in pursuit of the biggest story facing humanity. As the debate polarizes America, and the intensity of natural disasters ramps up globally, Chasing Ice depicts a heroic photojournalist on a mission to deliver fragile hope to our carbon-powered planet." (SXSW 2012)Hide
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Winner of the Audience Award (Documentary) at SXSW Festival 2012, and the Cinematography Award at Sundance 2012.
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Directed by Jeff Orlowski
Starring James Balog, Adam Lewinter, Svavar Jonatansson, Tad Pfeffer, Jason Box
Written by Mark Monroe
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BY Brian1 superstar
and photography. loved the movie and the scenes, although the message was more than a bit suspect.
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The "green" teams looking into such energy sources as solar, wind and nuclear are often ridiculed. Watch Chasing Ice and see if you laugh. Full Review
If any film can convert the climate-change sceptics, Chasing Ice would be it: here, seeing really is believing. Full Review
Makes a compelling environmental case without sacrificing beauty. Full Review
Is this about the hazards of global warming or the awesomeness of James Balog? Not entirely sure... Full Review
Though the filmmaker's point of view on the matter seems quite clear, Orlowski does smartly acknowledge counterarguments against climate change without dwelling on them. Full Review
As watchable as it is important. Full Review
Visually spectacular montages of ice floes receding that will make you gasp and move you to tears. Full Review
The case for climate change is mounted in visually breathtaking yet conventional fashion in Chasing Ice. Full Review
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