"Endurance" on National Geographic explores centuries old vessel in new documentary.
Endurance premieres on today, November 1, 2024 on National Geographic and streams on Disney+ on Saturday November 2, 2024.
Centuries ago, in a legendary feat of leadership and perseverance, polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton kept his crew of 27 men alive for over a year despite the loss of their ship in frigid pack ice. Over a century later, a team of modern-day explorers sets out to find the sunken ship. From National Geographic Documentary Films and directed by Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin and Natalie Hewit, ENDURANCE tells the inspiring stories of these two landmark expeditions, bound by their shared grit and determination.
This entertaining National Geographic documentary takes audiences on a quest to find the sunken ship named “Endurance”. When filming, the crew faced historic obstacles, but it was through the use of modern technology that led them on a successful journey to capture some of the most historic and remarkable footage that has ever been associated with this voyage.
Although Ernest Shackleton's expedition in 1914 in hopes of sailing to Antarctica and traversing the 1,800 miles from one coast to another was a failure. There was a remarkable tale of survival against all odds that came out of it. Through Shackleton’s sheer dedication to his crew, loyalty, bravery, and determination to endure after losing their ship, that the 27 man crew were able to survive in the frigid Antarctic weather.
Married filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi specialize in stories about human tenacity against the forces of nature. This film had the perfect backdrop for the passionate filmmakers to retell and create for viewers. This documentary explores the waterways and area where the ship called "Endurance" was trapped in ice before sinking to the bottom of the Weddell Sea all of those years ago.
With the use of AI, scans, and other advancements in technology, this documentary is stunning. It will captive viewers and allow them to become immersed in the historical tale and hardships that the crew faced when banding together to survive the most extreme conditions after the vessel sank.
This is how viewers can watch Endurance:
Endurance premieres on Friday, November 1 on National Geographic and will stream on Disney+ the next day.
• U.S. — Nat Geo via Sling TV/ Disney+ via Hulu.
• U.K. — Disney+
• Australia — Disney+