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201645 minPGdocumentary

5.2/ 10(22 ratings)• TMDB

Big Fix Alaska

201645 minPGdocumentary

5.2/ 10(22 ratings)• TMDB

A team of mechanics takes on high-risk repair jobs across Alaska's frozen Tundra, working under extreme conditions in remote locations.

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A team of mechanics takes on high-risk repair jobs across Alaska's frozen Tundra, working under extreme conditions in remote locations.

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Vincent Lannoo

Vincent Lannoodirector

Vincent Lannoo

Vincent Lannoowriter

Frédérique Brooswriter

Carlo Ferrante

Carlo Ferrantecast

Vera Van Dooren

Vera Van Doorencast

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Big Fix Alaska chronicles the wild adventures of a full service master mechanic shop that takes on high-risk jobs across the frozen Tundra. Risking life and limb on every job, this charismatic 10+ man team of Alaska roughnecks brave the elements and work around the clock repairing super machines under the harshest conditions and in the most remote places in the world.

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