Men Against the Arctic
US (1955): Documentary/Family/Short
Written, directed and narrated by Winston Hibler. Onboard for the CGC icebreaker Westwind's Arctic patrol during the summer of 1954 were cinematographers William Fortin and Elmo G. Jones, who were chronicling the entire trip for a Disney/Buena Vista movie. The fatal crash and unsuccessful rescue attempt of its HTL helicopter aboard the Westwind was filmed by them. In 1955 the film, Men Against the Arctic, which featured the Westwind, won an Academy Award® for Best Documentary (Short Subjects). Naturally, the crash was not shown in the film. -- Check-Six.com
1 nomination, 1 Award
· Documentary (Short Subjects) 1955: Disney, Buena Vista. Walt Disney, producer.