The Search for the Northwest Passage

A look at the search for the fabled Northwest passage, the legendary path through the ice across the Canadian Arctic, and the attempts made by wealthy British explorer Sir John Franklin and penniless Norwegian Roald Amundsen.

Directed by Louise Osmond, The Search for the Northwest Passage leans on a strong ensemble — Colin Tierney, Maureen Bennett, Richard Betts — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2005.