Exclusive Screening: “Antarctica Unearthed” w/ Director Q&A (Atherton)
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Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center (PAC) | 555 Middlefield Rd, Atherton, CA
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You’re invited to a sneak peek screening of Antarctica Unearthed, followed by a Q&A with the director, Ariel Waldman. This is an exclusive sneak peek just for you before the series premieres on PBS in April 2026. Free to attend, but registration is required: https://arielwaldman.com/screening
7:00pm Doors Open
7:30pm Show Begins
8:30pm Q&A with the Director, hosted by SETI astronomer Seth Shostak
Join us on Wednesday October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center (555 Middlefield Rd, Atherton, CA 94027) for an exclusive first look at this innovative documentary. This invite-only event celebrates Ariel Waldman’s first documentary debut as well as the launch of her new production company, Order of Magnitude Films.
About the documentary:
If you think you know Antarctica as a barren and lifeless place, except for a few penguins, think again. Dive into Antarctica Unearthed, where National Geographic Explorer Ariel Waldman takes you on a breathtaking journey to the most extreme and alien landscape on Earth—the Dry Valleys of Antarctica. Once called “the valley of the dead” by early explorers, this stunning documentary peels back the icy layers of the planet’s harshest ecosystem, revealing the ingenious survival tactics of its tiny, elusive animal inhabitants. The documentary follows Ariel’s two-month expedition into the continent’s most remote areas—so remote that she must attempt to film it, and its microscopic wildlife, entirely by herself. By combining majestic aerial views and groundbreaking microscopic imagery, the series highlights the paradox of Antarctica as a frozen desert teeming with life, a true testament to the tenacity of nature.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be among the first to witness Antarctica Unearthed on the big screen. Reserve your seat now!
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Cost: FREE*
