CinemaOSMovie · 1996 · 0h 44m

The Barrens Quest

A man searches for the breeding ground of a near extinct bird - the Eskimo Curlew.

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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.

Directed byPeter Blow

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 44m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1996
Studios
ONF | NFBCBCBar Harbour Films Inc.

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Cedric Smith

Cedric Smith

Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Peter Blow
Produced by
Martin Harbury
Peter Starr

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