In his failure to find Amelia Earhart's long lost Lockheed Electra 10E aircraft, famed Ocean Explorer Dr Robert Ballard succeeds in finally ending the speculation Gardner Island (Nikumaroro) is a worthwhile site for continuing exploration and investment in this endeavor. As the narrator acutely declares "It's a nice story. But like all the other evidence obtained here over the decades, there is no provable link to Amelia or her plane." In between a biographical precis of Earhart's life and achievements, and TIGHAR Executive Director Ric Gillespie struggles to explain his "evidence", which on occasion, ended with gestures or statements of bewilderment or confusion, this excellent documentary focuses on Ballard's real science and technological approach to discovering what really happened to America's most famous missing pilot. His skill and experience is on full display as we are invited onto his ship Nautilus and its advanced operations center to watch his excellent team uncover the truth about this isolated pacific atoll - that all of the attention given it is unwarranted and based solely on erroneous supposition. The photography of the region, the island, its surrounding reef wall, and wildlife are extraordinary as is typical of and expected of National Geographic. There is extensive coverage, also, of an archeological team working solely on the island searching for long lost bones previously believed connected to Earhart. The accompanying forensic analysis of their findings are equally as compelling as the search for the missing plane. This is a remarkable account of an adventure in history, archeology, exploration, and oceanography in motion and a great addition to any documentary lover's library. If you are curious about Amelia Earhart, this is MUST SEE TV.
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Amelia Earhart ... compelling evidence.
chrisentiae24 October 2019
"Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others."
Amelia Earhart July 24, 1897; disappeared July 2, 1937
Well made and presented documentary.
Amelia Earhart died, but her spirit lives on.
Amelia Earhart July 24, 1897; disappeared July 2, 1937
Well made and presented documentary.
Amelia Earhart died, but her spirit lives on.
WAIT!!!! WAIT!!!!
cooldwijen23 June 2023
The famous last words by one of the pioneer aviatrix who never took no for an answer.
Certainly! "Expedition Amelia" is a fascinating TV movie that explores the disappearance of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart during her attempted flight around the world in 1937. The film chronicles the modern-day efforts of a team of scientists and historians to solve the mystery of Earhart's disappearance, using cutting-edge technology to search for clues. While the pacing can be slow at times, the film is elevated by its engaging subject matter and the passion of the experts involved. Overall, "Expedition Amelia" is a must-watch for anyone interested in Earhart's legacy and the enduring mystery of her final flight.
Certainly! "Expedition Amelia" is a fascinating TV movie that explores the disappearance of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart during her attempted flight around the world in 1937. The film chronicles the modern-day efforts of a team of scientists and historians to solve the mystery of Earhart's disappearance, using cutting-edge technology to search for clues. While the pacing can be slow at times, the film is elevated by its engaging subject matter and the passion of the experts involved. Overall, "Expedition Amelia" is a must-watch for anyone interested in Earhart's legacy and the enduring mystery of her final flight.
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