Chasing Ice
"Art meets science."
Originally released in 2012. Chasing Ice is a documentary film. directed by Jeff Orlowski. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Balog, Svavar Jonatansson, and Adam LeWinter
Synopsis
When National Geographic photographer James Balog asked, “How can one take a picture of climate change?” his attention was immediately drawn to ice. Soon he was asked to do a cover story on glaciers that became the most popular and well-read piece in the magazine during the last five years. But for Balog, that story marked the beginning of a much larger and longer-term project that would reach epic proportions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (164 votes)
Box Office
$1.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Balog
as Self - Photographer
Svavar Jonatansson
as Self - Photo Assistant
Adam LeWinter
as Self - EIS Engineer
Louie Psihoyos
as Self - Photographer & Oscar Winning Filmmaker
Kitty Boone
as Self - The Aspen Institute
Sylvia Earle
as Self - National Geographic Explorer
Dennis Dimick
as Self - National Geographic Editor
Jason Box
as Self - Climatologist, Ohio State University
Tad Pfeffer
as Self - Glaciologist, University of Colorado
Suzanne Balog
as Self - James's Wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,328,467
Production Companies
- Diamond Docs
- Exposure Labs
- Doc Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chasing Ice about?
When National Geographic photographer James Balog asked, “How can one take a picture of climate change?” his attention was immediately drawn to ice. Soon he was asked to do a cover story on gla...
Who directed Chasing Ice?
Chasing Ice was directed by Jeff Orlowski.
How long is Chasing Ice?
Chasing Ice has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Chasing Ice released?
Chasing Ice was released on October 1, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chasing Ice?
The main cast of Chasing Ice includes James Balog, Svavar Jonatansson, Adam LeWinter, Louie Psihoyos, Kitty Boone.
Is Chasing Ice worth watching?
Chasing Ice has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 164 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.