David Clark Movies
- 2012
This documentary uses 3D computer animation to give viewers a look at the world's landscapes as they appeared during the last ice age, 10,000 years before human civilization. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
Modern-day paleontologists reconstruct the Mongolian journey of Roy Chapman Andrews, the American Museum of Natural History scientist who discovered dinosaur skeletons in the Asian country in the 1920s. Dinosaurs Alive! 3D travels across the globe and across time to recreate both this landmark discovery and the exciting creatures he found. Using computer animation, the film brings dinosaurs to life, and it features digs from Mongolia's Gobi Desert to the rocky terrain of New Mexico. ~ Kimber Myers, Rovi
- Starring:
- Michael Douglas
- 2002
The rise of the animal kingdom, as chronicled by ongoing scientific discoveries through the ages, was the focal point of this eight-part TV documentary series. A coproduction of the Sea Studios Foundation and National Geographic Television, The Shape of Life dwelt upon a different aspect of multi-celled life in each episode, with a different (and often little-known) animal species highlighted per one-hour program. Episode titles included "Origins," "Life on the Move," "The First Hunter," "The Conquerors," "Survival Game," "Ultimate Animal," "Explosion of Life," and "Bones, Brawn, and Brains." Debuting April 2, 2002 on PBS, The Shape of Life was originally broadcast in weekly two-hour blocks, with two episodes shown back-to-back. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 2002
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Many Americans think they know the full story of the Vietnam War, but there's a side of the conflict few of them have seen -- how the North Vietnamese media covered the war. National Geographic Video: Vietnam's Unseen War is a documentary hosted by photographer Tim Page, who visits former soldiers and journalists on both sides of this 30-year struggle and uses the work of North Vietnamese photojournalists to offer an unusual perspective on the tragic consequences of the war, and how it shaped Vietnam's political and economic climate. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Directors Al Giddings and David Clark, whose previous credits include Galapagos: Beyond Darwin, return to the flora and fauna of the Galapagos Islands for this IMAX documentary. The film focuses on the work of Smithsonian-based biologist Carol Baldwin and outlines Charles Darwin's theories on natural selection. Highlights include footage of the giant Galapagos tortoise and the Galapagos iguana, which perfectly camouflages itself against the gray rock on which it suns itself. Kenneth Branagh narrates. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kenneth Branagh
- 1998
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No matter if it's the blue, the humpback, or the orca, whales are a favorite of man. It may be their quiet demeanor that captivates us, or the grace with which they move their massive bodies, whichever, we love to watch and learn all we can about these oceanic mammoths. Whales: An Unforgettable Journey is a film that will definitely please all those who have a fondness for the whale. This 52-minute thrill ride was originally filmed in the IMAX format, with the intent to make the viewer feel as if they were in the water actually touching a great blue whale. Directors David Clark, Al Giddings, and Roger Payne have competently put together some of the most stunning footage ever taken of these behemoths. Famed actor Patrick Stewart provides narration for this stunning documentary. The DVD version (from Slingshot Entertainment) is equipped with Internet links and a behind the scenes look at the making of Whales: An Unforgettable Journey. ~ Ed Atkinson, Rovi
- 1996
Actor Roscoe Lee Browne narrates this Discovery Channel program that takes viewers 3,000 feet below the surface of the ocean near the Galapagos Islands. Located off the Ecuadoran coast of South America, this area was first visited by British biologist Charles Darwin in 1835. His discovery of many new species and organisms thriving on the islands brought this area international acclaim. Unfortunately, since sophisticated submersibles didn't exist in Darwin's day, he was prevented from journeying far beneath the surrounding waters. As this program indicates, today's submersibles allow scientists to spend extended time periods beneath the ocean's surface. The deep ocean journey featured during this program turned up dozens of new species. In fact, the scientists even captured some of the creatures so they could more fully study and classify them. ~ Elizabeth Smith, Rovi
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