128 men perished in the Arctic ice during Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition to find the Northwest Passage in the mid-19th century.
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128 men perished in the Arctic ice during Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition to find the Northwest Passage in the mid-19th century.
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John Rae, a Scottish doctor, uncovered the grim fate of Sir John Franklin's expedition in 1851. The crew of 128 men perished in the Arctic ice while searching for the Northwest Passage. Rae's report detailed madness and cannibalism, igniting a public campaign led by Lady Franklin and supported by Charles Dickens to discredit his findings. The documentary intertwines Rae's historical narrative with a modern confrontation between Tagak Curley, an Inuit statesman, and Dickens' great-great grandson, challenging the legacy of this tragic expedition.
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Why Watch
- See John Rae's quest for the truth about Franklin's expedition.
- Meet Tagak Curley as he challenges historical narratives.
- Find out about Lady Franklin's efforts to protect her husband's legacy.
Did You Know
- Passage premiered at the Hot Docs film festival in April 2008.
- The film won two awards at the Atlantic Film Festival in 2008.
- John Walker directed and narrated the film, which runs for 90 minutes.
- Rick Roberts stars as John Rae, while Geraldine Alexander plays Lady Franklin.
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What is the title of the documentary about Sir John Franklin's expedition?
The title of the documentary is Passage.
Who directed the documentary Passage?
Passage was written, directed, and narrated by John Walker.
What awards did Passage win at the Atlantic Film Festival?
Passage won Best Director for John Walker and Best Cinematography for Kent Nason and Nigel Markham.
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