National Geographic Documentary Films
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The Okavango River Basin provides a vital source of water to about 1 million people, the world's largest population of African elephants and significant populations of lions, cheetahs and hundreds of species of birds. However, this once unspoiled oasis is now under siege due to increasing pressure from human activity. The film chronicles a team of modern-day explorers on their first epic four-month, 1,500-mile expedition across three countries to...
2) Jane
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Looks back at Jane Goodall's career as a primatologist, animal rights advocate, and environmental activist. Comprised of present-day interview segments with Goodall and archival footage of her work studying chimpanzees at Tanzania's Gombe National Park shot by Hugo van Lawick in the 1960s for National Geographic." --
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the picturesque city of Paradise, California. By the time the Camp Fire was extinguished, it had killed 85 people, displaced 50,000 residents and destroyed 95% of local structures. Ron Howard presents a moving story of resilience in the face of tragedy, as a community ravaged by disaster comes together to recover what was lost and begin the important task of rebuilding." --
4) City so real
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021?]
Language
English
Description
"Academy Award nominated filmmaker Steve James' fascinating and complex portrait of contemporary Chicago delivers a deep, multifaceted look into the soul of a quintessentially American city, set against the backdrop of its history-making 2019 mayoral election, and the tumultuous 2020 summer of COVID-19 and social upheaval following the police killing of George Floyd." --
5) The last ice
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"For centuries, Inuit in the Arctic have lived on and around the frozen ocean. Now, as climate change is rapidly melting the sea ice between Canada and Greenland, development here threatens to upset the delicate balance between their communities, land and wildlife." --
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In the late 1960s, the United States space program neared its goal of landing a man on the Moon, but it was a journey that began years before. This is the story of Project Apollo -- 12 years, 12 manned-missions, one impossible goal. With rare archival footage and audio, this remarkable documentary sheds new light on an incredible time in human history." --
7) Free solo
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Despite attempts by his friends, loved ones and his new girlfriend to dissuade him from this dangerous feat, Alex Honnold, the worlds most accomplished free soloist climber, prepares mentally and physically for his most daring adventure to date: scaling the 3200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite without a rope or safety gear. If he succeeds, it will mark the largest wall he, or anyone else, for that matter, has ascended without any kind of equipment.
8) Science fair
Publisher
Twentieth Centry Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This ... documentary follows nine high school students from disparate corners of the globe ... on their quests to compete at the international Science and Engineering Fair." --
9) The cave
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Arabic
Description
"From filmmaker Feras Fayyad, the story of a hidden secret underground hospital in Syria and the female-led team of civilians and medical professionals who risk their lives to provide medical care to the besieged local population. Amidst the devastation of war, 30-year-old aspiring pediatrician Dr. Amani and her team work tirelessly to restore health and hope." --
10) Sea of shadows
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In Mexico's Sea of Cortez, a group of dedicated scientists, high-tech activists, investigative journalists and courageous undercover agents attempt to rescue the most endangered and elusive whale on Earth while battling the vicious Mexican drug cartels and Chinese traffickers whose destructive poaching methods are threatening the regions marine life." --