Mysteries of the Driftless (2013)

A Film of Science Exploration and Adventure

Mysteries of the Driftless (2013) poster

What strange forces saved one isolated section along the Upper Mississippi River from the repeated crushing and scouring effects of glaciers during the last two million years? And what pre-Ice Age throwbacks survived here in this unique geologic refuge that holds more Native American effigy mounds, petroglyph caves, strange geological features, and rare species than anywhere in the Midwest? These questions and more are answered in this captivating new documentary. A team of scientists embarks on a journey of exploration to expose both the science and threats behind three unique features of the zone - rare plants and animals, odd geological phenomenon, and striking remnants of a Native American pilgrimage like no other.

Director: Rob Nelson, Dan Bertalan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Dan Bertalan, Rob Nelson
Country: United States of America
Budget: $76,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Plant Kingdom: Hidden Life

Keywords

biology, minnesota, wisconsin, iowa, cave, ice age, illinois, drift, ecology, geology, driftless area, glaciers, hydrology, karst, algific talus slope

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Rob Nelson, Dan Bertalan
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mysteries of the Driftless about?
What strange forces saved one isolated section along the Upper Mississippi River from the repeated crushing and scouring effects of glaciers during the last two million years? And what pre-Ice Age throwbacks survived here in this unique geologic refuge that holds more Native American effigy mounds, petroglyph caves, strange geological features, and rare species than anywhere in the Midwest? These questions and more are answered in this captivating new documentary. A team of scientists embarks on a journey of exploration to expose both the science and threats behind three unique features of the zone - rare plants and animals, odd geological phenomenon, and striking remnants of a Native American pilgrimage like no other.
Who directed Mysteries of the Driftless?
Mysteries of the Driftless was directed by Rob Nelson, Dan Bertalan.
Who stars in Mysteries of the Driftless?
Mysteries of the Driftless stars Armund Bartz, Dan Bertalan, Mark Bishop, Ryan Bishop, Ernie Boszhardt, Abbie Church.
How long is Mysteries of the Driftless?
Mysteries of the Driftless has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Mysteries of the Driftless?
Mysteries of the Driftless is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Mysteries of the Driftless?
Mysteries of the Driftless had a budget of $76,000.
Where was Mysteries of the Driftless produced?
Mysteries of the Driftless was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Mysteries of the Driftless?
The themes of Mysteries of the Driftless include: Plant Kingdom: Hidden Life.