Lords of the Artic and In Hot Water

Lords of the Arctic
Directed by Caroline Underwood
Canada 2000 53 min.

This film focuses on Northern wildlife and its close and tragic relation to climate change, which affects all of the Arctic's fragile ecosystems. The example of the polar bear, studied by biologists for the past 20 years, is revealing. Scientists are also concerned about the precarious situation of bowhead whales and belugas, not to mention seals, walruses and many species of birds. Are the lords of the Arctic in danger of ending their reign over their kingdom of ice and snow?

Following the six seasons of the Inuit culture, Caroline Underwood proposes an in-depth exploration of the world of Arctic wildlife by presenting animals as the first victims of a system in flux. A wildlife specialist, Underwood uses a global approach in treating her subjects. Her films have always been recognized for their originality and have received numerous honors on the international scene.

In Hot Water
Produced by New England Aquarium
USA 2003 18 min.

This film examines the issue of global climate change and how it relates to the oceans. The film travels to the frozen pack ice of the Arctic, the temperate wetlands of the Chesapeake Bay, and the tropical islands of the South Pacific to see the dramatic impacts of climate change. Our ocean ecosystems are changing in ways we are only beginning to understand, and the whole world, from polar bears to people, is feeling the effect. Find out which individual actions you can take to make smarter, more energy-efficient choices.

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