The Barrens Quest
“A man searches for the breeding ground of a near extinct bird - the Eskimo Curlew.”
1996•44m•10.0•Released
Documentary
This feature documentary examines the destruction of the tundra barrens of northern Canada for mineral mining, including that of Canadian diamonds. Many species have been threatened by this development, including the caribou and the Eskimo Curlew, a bird that flew the sky in thousands which is now nearly extinct. This film makes a compelling case for planned conservation in one of the last unspoiled wilderness regions left in the world.
Director
Peter Blow
Languages
English
Studio
Bar Harbour Films Inc.
Cast
Cedric Smith
Narrator
Production
Company
Bar Harbour Films Inc.
Company
Lindum Films
Company
ONF | NFB
Company
CBC
Producer
Martin Harbury
Producer
Peter Starr
Producer
Daniel Zuckerbrot
Producer
Peter Blow
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