The Antarctica Challenge By Mark Terry

The documentary The Antarctica Challenge was directed by Mark Terry and was produced in 2009. This documentary is about how temperatures and sea levels are rising and affecting Antarctica, wildlife and the world. As the Antarctica deteriorates, sea levels increase which could cause flooding around the world. Also, the wildlife in Antarctica are at risk of becoming extinct. The director was most effective in the use of expert testimonies and facts but lacked the emotional appeal.
The emotional appeal was most lacking towards the viewers in the documentary. According to Environmentalist and penguin specialist Dr. David Ailey, "in the past twenty-five years, the population of the Adélie penguin here in the Antarctica peninsula has dropped by fifty percent", (22 minutes into the documentary). They best way they grabbed the emotions of the viewers was speaking about the effects on animals. For example, Penguins are at risk of becoming extinct because of an increase in temperature. Also, wildlife from other parts of the world are coming into their territory and are consuming their food supplies. Reproduction is also becoming a problem. According to Marine biologist, Lori Grange, "an increase of just two degrees in water temperature will cause starfish and other marine
According to Dr. Julian Scott, an increase of "water to the ocean will cause more flooding". The facts that were used were credible because they received them from experts. Viewers are able to trust the information given to them. For example, People speak of the world coming to an end but do not have valid proof. An expert in the documentary is able to prove and confirm the facts that are stated. According to Dr. Carrion, "coastal towns and cities will be affected the hardest by rising sea levels". The facts stated by experts are reasonable and are able to persuade the viewers. The documentary states facts that prove their conclusion of