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National Geographic's Survivors of the Skeleton Coast | 
| Directors: Des Bartlett, Jen Bartlett
Actor: Peter Coyote
Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 25532
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6304475926
UPC: 727994516859
EAN: 9786304475928
ASIN: 6304475926
Theatrical Release Date: August 1995
Release Date: July 8, 1997
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Description
In Southwestern Africa, a vast ocean of sand collides with the Atlantic along the legendary Skeleton Coast. Thick fog, remorseless winds, and treacherous currents have driven mariners onto this coast for centuries, creating a vast graveyard of ships. Those who escape from the sea often perish more horribly in the barren sands of the ancient Namib Desert. For the native wildlife, survival proves to be just as difficult. Both predator and prey brave roaring dunes, flash floods, and scorching temperatures. Join legendary filmmakers Des and Jen Bartlett as they record ground-breaking footage in this dangerous and mysterious region. This is their story - the SURVIVORS OF THE SKELETON COAST.
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Named after the wrecked hulls of ships that litter the coastline, Namibia's Skeleton Coast is a harsh mistress to its native species as well. Des and Jen Bartlett have lived in this desert for years and have captured on film sights never before seen by human eyes, from a family of elephants sliding down sand dunes to reach a watering hole to the last pair of lions to roam this bleak yet beautiful landscape. Brimming with astonishing close-ups of snakes, crabs, and other creatures, this video covers a lot of ground (and several years) in just an hour. In a departure from most National Geographic documentaries, the video also provides an in-depth look at the daily lives of the Bartletts, giving the viewer a fuller appreciation of the images captured in this stunning visual safari. --Larisa Lomacky Moore
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A fantastic program. May 9, 2001
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am only giving this program five stars because that is the largest number allowed. I would have given it more. I loved this program. I especially loved the footage of the desert elephants. They were wonderful. I also loved the lions. Thy were spectacular. It made me sad to find that the local people had killed them. Especially when the female was four months pregnant. It makes me realize how prescious each animal is. It makes me want to do something about it. Where else in the world could you see footage of a lion feeding on a dead whale. I particularly loved the behind-the-scenes look at the making of the program. It was actually in the program. Usually I find that annoying but not this time. I found it added a lot to the experience. It was like being there as they filmed. The personal touch it gave made this one of my favorite National Geographic programs. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
I didnt know that elephants lived there! July 29, 2000
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This was the best national geographic i have ever seen. i saw it and it is awesome. you can't believe the number of animals living in thes harsh environment. there is nothing but desert, ocean, and old rusted bows of ships, yet there are lions, elephants, and even some giraffes. i highly reccomend it to anybody who likes elephants, animals in general, africa, or just has interest in wildlife.
An inspiring film November 1, 2002
I remember watching this specific film years ago. So, while in Washington D.C., I was happy to find it that NG store in NG headquarters. This movie is one of the all-time greats that National Geographic has produced. Des and Jen Bartlett do a incredible job of showing the life of the elusive desert elephants of the Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Some infomation concerning other desert-dwelling animals, such as the giraffe and lion, is put in as well, but the main focus is the elephant. Their commitment to filming the beauty and ruggedness of the desert and the animals in it is evident in the beautiful shots and story. Were it not for photographers and filmographers like Des and Jen, the wild beauty of inaccesible places would never be known. I highly recommend this movie
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