Movie·1996·0h 44m

The Barrens Quest

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

Directed By

Peter Blow

Country

Canada

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Producer

Martin Harbury, Peter Starr

Cinematography

Nigel Markham

Editor

Alfonso Peccia

Themes

animalsnatureextinctionbirdenvironment and conservation

Production House

Bar Harbour Films Inc.

Lindum Films