AI Brings Shackleton's 'Endurance' Expedition to Life in New Documentary

The film uses restored footage and AI technology to retell the legendary survival story of Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic adventure.

Filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, known for 'Free Solo,' explore Ernest Shackleton's famed 1914-1917 Antarctic expedition in their latest documentary.
The documentary, 'Endurance,' features color-treated footage by Frank Hurley and AI-generated voices to bring a fresh perspective to the historical narrative.
The film intertwines Shackleton's survival story with the 2022 discovery of the Endurance shipwreck, found 3,000 meters below the Weddell Sea.
Jimmy Chin recently discovered artifacts linked to the 1924 Mallory and Irvine Everest expedition, adding another layer of intrigue to his year.
The use of AI in 'Endurance' raises ethical considerations, with filmmakers emphasizing transparency and historical accuracy in their approach.