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National Geographic: The Filmmakers (1999)

National Geographic Wildlife Filmmakers Go Eye-to-Eye with Danger! They swim with sharks, confront venomous snakes, and stalk hungry lions. They're National Geographic filmmakers, and for these remarkable adventurers, capturing unforgettable footage in the wild is not just a job, it's a way of life. Join a cinematographer in the rain forest canopy as he goes to incredible lengths - and heights - to film the world's most powerful bird of prey. Witness the frustration of a filmmaker who just misses the scene-stealing shot of jackal pups greeting their mother in the Serengeti, and feel the exhilaration when he finally captures the event to perfection. Meet the talented professionals who go behind the camera every day and sometimes risk their lives to bring us extraordinary images of nature's most amazing creatures.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Michael PengraMichael PengraNarrator
  • Photo of John BrederJohn BrederSelf
  • Photo of Stephen BurnsStephen BurnsSelf
  • Photo of David ClarkDavid ClarkSelf
  • Photo of George D. DodgeGeorge D. DodgeSelf
  • Photo of Kathleen M. DodgeKathleen M. DodgeSelf
  • Photo of Carol Farneti FosterCarol Farneti FosterSelf
  • Photo of Richard FosterRichard FosterSelf
  • Photo of Joy GalaneJoy GalaneSelf
  • Photo of Jon GoodmanJon GoodmanSelf

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