The Greatest Places (1998)
A journey to seven of the most geographically dynamic locations on earth. The film features spectacular land forms, diverse wildlife and the people and cultures indigenous to these places. Distinct geographic places include the great island of Madagascar, home to unique limestone pinnacles and the playful lemur; and the greatest desert—the Namib—home of the largest sand dunes in the world that tower majestically over its western border, the Atlantic Ocean. Other locations featured are the great icecap of Greenland, Iguazu Falls in Brazil, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the Chang Tang Plateau in Tibet, and the Amazon River in South America.
Cast
- Avery Brooks - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Themes
Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, The Microscopic World of Insects, Wildlife Conservation Struggle
Keywords
wildlife, travel, nature documentary, short film
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Greatest Places about?
- A journey to seven of the most geographically dynamic locations on earth. The film features spectacular land forms, diverse wildlife and the people and cultures indigenous to these places. Distinct geographic places include the great island of Madagascar, home to unique limestone pinnacles and the playful lemur; and the greatest desert—the Namib—home of the largest sand dunes in the world that tower majestically over its western border, the Atlantic Ocean. Other locations featured are the great icecap of Greenland, Iguazu Falls in Brazil, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the Chang Tang Plateau in Tibet, and the Amazon River in South America.
- Who directed The Greatest Places?
- The Greatest Places was directed by Mal Wolfe.
- Who stars in The Greatest Places?
- The Greatest Places stars Avery Brooks.
- How long is The Greatest Places?
- The Greatest Places has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is The Greatest Places?
- The Greatest Places is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Greatest Places produced?
- The Greatest Places was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Greatest Places?
- The themes of The Greatest Places include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, The Microscopic World of Insects, Wildlife Conservation Struggle.