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Poles Apart

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NR,1hr 26min
Released:
January 1, 2000
Starring:
Anne Bancroft, Ann Bancroft, Michael Stroud
Synopsis: Filmmaker Greg Stiever's documentary, Poles Apart, tells the story of polar explorer Ann Bancroft, and how she assembled a team of women to traverse Antarctica on skis, without dogs, machines, or men. The expedition took place in 1992, and Stiever uses video footage and still photos of the trip, excerpts from Bancroft's diary, and interviews with the team to document the event. Bancroft carefully assembled her team, consisting of herself and three other women, only to see one of the women drop out ... Full Synopsis
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Josh Ralske, AMG Review
Poles Apart is a compelling documentary that captures the trials and triumphs of the first all-woman ski expedition from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole. Greg Stiever's film does more than document the journey; it's a character study of these four courageous women and a critique at the sexist and homophobic attitudes that hindered their achievement. Ann Bancroft, the leader of the expedition, ... Full Review
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