Race for the Arctic
Released just last year. Race for the Arctic is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Penelope Laurence. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Craig Lee, Jeremy Wilkinson, and Whitney Lackenbauer
Synopsis
The Arctic is melting. Fast. There is a scramble by Russia, China, the US, Canada and the EU to secure the region’s natural resources and control the Arctic’s sea lanes. The sooner the Arctic melts, the more dangerous the fight for its control will be. Even Greenland is suddenly up for grabs, if the new US president gets his way. To find out how soon we will have an ice free Arctic, the American ice breaker USCGC Healy is on a scientific mission to the Extreme North. So who is leading the race for control of the Arctic? And what will the Healy discover in its historic mission to the Arctic Ocean?
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Craig Lee
as Self - Interviewee
Jeremy Wilkinson
as Self - Interviewee
Whitney Lackenbauer
as Self - Interviewee
Thomas Dans
as Self - Interviewee
Andrea Charron
as Self - Interviewee
Anu Fredrikson
as Self - Interviewee
Pavel Devjatkin
as Self - Interviewee
Michele Schallip
as Self - Interviewee
Michael Martini
as Self - Interviewee
Zane Miagany
as Self - Interviewee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Magasin Général
- GTV Docs
- WDR
- Société Radio-Canada
- Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada
- Quebec Film and Television Tax Credit
- Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Race for the Arctic about?
The Arctic is melting. Fast. There is a scramble by Russia, China, the US, Canada and the EU to secure the region’s natural resources and control the Arctic’s sea lanes. The sooner the Arctic m...
Who directed Race for the Arctic?
Race for the Arctic was directed by Penelope Laurence.
How long is Race for the Arctic?
Race for the Arctic has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Race for the Arctic released?
Race for the Arctic was released on June 4, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Race for the Arctic?
The main cast of Race for the Arctic includes Craig Lee, Jeremy Wilkinson, Whitney Lackenbauer, Thomas Dans, Andrea Charron.