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2017120 minPGdocumentary

4.9/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Earth Live

2017120 minPGdocumentary

4.9/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Six continents are featured in a 120-minute special that captures wildlife using innovative low-light camera technology under the moonlight.

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Six continents are featured in a 120-minute special that captures wildlife using innovative low-light camera technology under the moonlight.

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Glenn Weiss

Glenn Weissdirector

Lewis Friedmanwriter

Grant Taylor

Grant Taylorwriter

Ann Slichterwriter

Jane Lynch

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Jane Lynch and Phil Keoghan host "Earth Live," which aired on National Geographic on July 9, 2017. The 120-minute documentary showcases wildlife across six continents, featuring scenes from South America to Asia. Using advanced low-light camera technology, cinematographers capture animals in their natural habitats under moonlight. The film presents a unique perspective on various species and their behaviors during nighttime.

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