Cosmic Picture presents a Terra Mater Factual Studios production in co-production with Campion Advocacy Fund in association with Florian Schulz Productions
About
Imagine a place in the far north of Alaska that is vast, wild, and magical – where one of earth’s greatest natural spectacles unfolds. Princess Daazhraii Johnson of the Gwich’in tribe reveals the land that has sustained her people for untold generations. Experience a world that has evolved intact and untamed since the beginning of time. Journey with National Geographic photographer Florian Schulz on his five-year quest to film the elusive 200,000 strong porcupine Caribou herd as it migrates to the Arctic Coastal Plain, one of the longest animal migrations on earth. Filled with intimate moments featuring polar bears and musk oxen, wolves, grizzlies, golden eagles and more, The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness is the first cinematic exploration of a world few have truly seen until now. Experience this special place worth protecting.
RATING: G – General Audiences
RUNTIME: Approx. 45 minutes.
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Showtimes
Saturday, April 27
OMNIMAX: The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness
Sunday, April 28
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Monday, April 29
OMNIMAX: The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness
Thursday, May 02
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Friday, May 03
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Saturday, May 04
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Sunday, May 05
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Monday, May 06
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Thursday, May 09
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Friday, May 10
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Saturday, May 11
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Sunday, May 12
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Monday, May 13
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Thursday, May 16
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Friday, May 17
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Sunday, May 19
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Monday, May 20
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Thursday, May 23
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Friday, May 24
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Saturday, May 25
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Sunday, May 26
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Monday, May 27
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Thursday, May 30
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Friday, May 31
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
For the first time on the giant screen, experience a world that has evolved intact and untamed since the beginning of time. Journey with National Geographic photographer Florian Schulz on his five-year quest to film the elusive 200,000 strong Porcupine Caribou herd as it migrates to the Arctic Coastal Plain, one of the longest animal migrations on earth. Filled with intimate moments featuring polar bears and musk oxen, wolves, grizzlies, golden eagles and more, The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness is the first cinematic exploration of a world few have truly seen until now. Experience this special place worth protecting.
“The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a special place. It has been my life’s work to document this last great wilderness with the hope it will be preserved for future generations. There is no better venue to bring the wonders of the Arctic to life than on the giant screen,” said Schulz.
The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness takes viewers to a place that is vast, wild, and magical – where one of earth’s greatest natural spectacles unfolds. In the film, Princess Daazhraii Johnson reveals the land that has sustained her people for untold generations.
“The urgency to protect the Arctic Refuge, to defend the sacred, has never been greater,” said Johnson. “Lending my voice to this film is lending my spirit to this work which I care so deeply about. The film is filled with wonder and spirit and I feel humbled to do my small part in opening the public’s eyes to the beauty of these lands. When I watch the image of the Porcupine Caribou Herd, I also feel the spirit of my Ancestors. It’s a deeply emotional sight to behold and I’m grateful that a larger audience might realize why this place is worth protecting.”
The 19.6 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are full of life and history. The land is home to hundreds of species of plants, birds, mammals, and fish. It supports Indigenous cultures and has global ecological importance. This public land is at risk and a companion campaign supported by the Campion Advocacy Fund, a leading champion to preserve the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, will advance awareness of the threat and opportunities to protect this unique land.
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| Children (ages 2-12) | $9.50 |
| Adults (ages 13-59) | $11.50 |
| Seniors (ages 60+) | $9.50 |
| College Students with ID | $9.50 |
| Military | $9.50 |
Groups: $8.50 per person for all groups
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Educator Guides
The Arctic Lesson Plan – Migration
During the documentary film, The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness, we joined the caribou of the Porcupine herd as they migrated through a year. The caribou move to find food, escape bugs, and to find a safe place to have babies.
Use the activities in this guide to understand more about migration and the impact of surroundings on movement of a species.
The Arctic Lesson Plan – Adaptation
Animals have specialized features that help them survive in their habitat. The Arctic wildlife has many species that call this special area home. The animals have specialized adaptations that allow them to live in this exteme environment. The polar bear has large paws that are used to distribute weight when walking on thin ice. In addition, the musk ox has a skull that is filled with air to prevent harm when butting heads while showing off. Many animals have specialized fur and fat to insulate them from the cold.
Now it is your turn to create some projects based on the animal adaptations you have seen!
Getting a closer look at the lives of polar bears
Florian Schulz, director of The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness talks about filming, photographing, and documenting polar bears in the arctic for the film.
Coloring Images
Add some color to your favorite animal!
Click on an animal below to download to your device(phone, tablet, laptop/desktop), color it, share it on social media tagging the Saint Louis Science Center!
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Location
OMNIMAX Theater films take place in the OMNIMAX Theater on the 2nd floor of the main 5050 Oakland Building. Access is available through the main entrance, then the stairs in the main lobby to the second floor.
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Accessibility
Convenient wheelchair accessible seating for the OMNIMAX is available via the third floor theater entrance. Elevators and ramps serve all public areas of the OMNIMAX.
OMNIMAX offers hearing assistance that is not available in any theater in the region. This includes new adjustable caption devices, new hearing assistance devices with Descriptive Video Services(DVS) and Telecoil. When ordering tickets, please let your reservationist know you’re interested in these items, or see an usher before your film begins.
