The Greely Expedition
In 1881 a 25-man crew sets sail for Lady Franklin Bay with Lt. Adolphus Greely, but three years later only six return.
From PBS and American Experience - Using scientific accounts, diaries, photographs and letters, this film reveals how poor planning, personality clashes, questionable decisions and pure bad luck conspired to turn a noble scientific mission into a human tragedy.
- Year: 2011
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- Genre: History
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- Director: Rob Rapley
- Cast: Tim Hopper, Michael Murphy