Polar Extremes (2020)
Overview
Renowned paleontologist Kirk Johnson takes us on an epic adventure through time at the polar extremes of our planet. Following a trail of strange fossils found in all the wrong places—beech trees in Antarctica, hippo-like mammals in the Arctic—Johnson uncovers the bizarre history of the poles, from miles-high ice sheets to warm polar forests teeming with life. What caused such dramatic changes at the ends of the Earth? And what can the past reveal about our planet’s climate today—and in the future?
Where to watch Polar Extremes
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS Documentaries | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | PBS America | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries | — | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
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What is Polar Extremes about?
Renowned paleontologist Kirk Johnson takes us on an epic adventure through time at the polar extremes of our planet. Following a trail of strange fossils found in all the wrong places—beech trees in Antarctica, hippo-like mammals in the Arctic—Johnson uncovers the bizarre history of the poles, from miles-high ice sheets to warm polar forests teeming with life. What caused such dramatic changes at the ends of the Earth? And what can the past reveal about our planet’s climate today—and in the future? Polar Extremes is a Documentary movie, released on 2020-02-05, runtime 113 minutes.
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In the United States, Polar Extremes streams on PBS Documentaries and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Lucy Haken
Cast
- Kirk Johnson as Self - Host
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