March of the Penguins.

Name: March of the Penguins
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2005-01-21
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Morgan Freeman

A long walk for the next generation.

Emperor penguins travel across Antarctic ice to breed and protect their young. The parents share the work of keeping eggs warm and finding food in extreme conditions.

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Why it’s a little special

A memorable introduction to adaptation and parental cooperation in an extraordinary habitat.

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Eggs, chicks and adults face freezing conditions and predators; some die. The G-rated US version is narrated by Morgan Freeman.

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The little details.

Directed by: Luc Jacquet
Starring: Morgan Freeman
Written by: Jordan Roberts
Produced by: Yves Darondeau, Christophe Lioud, Emmanuel Priou, Ilann Girard
Release date: January 21, 2005
Runtime: 80 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Studio: Warner Independent Pictures
Language: English

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