Introduction

Whether admired or admonished Captain James Cook is forever linked to the Pacific, its heritage and its future. Actor Sam Neill embarks on an epic exploration of the region, retracing the route Cook took 250 years ago as he explores the cultures and meets the people of the islands Cook visited. In Tahiti, the locals discuss Cook’s legacy.

Also known as Uncharted with Sam Neill (New Zealand alternative title) and The Pacific with Sam Neill (US Alternative title).

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Outline

Actor Sam Niell retraces the route Captain James Cook took 250 years before on his legendary journey across the Southwest Pacific, explores the cultures of the islands Cook visited, and discusses Cook’s controversial legacy with the locals.

The Pacific: In the Wake of Captain Cook with Sam Neill Series

• Episode 01: Endeavour and Tahiti.
• Epsiode 02: Endeavour and New Zealand.
• Episode 03: Endeavour and Australia.
• Episode 04: Resolution and the Great Southern Continent.
• Episode 05: Resolution and the Northwest Passage.
• Episode 06: Resolution and Hawaii.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Sally Aitken and Kriv Stenders.
• Producer(s): David Alrich, Denise Anderson, Chris Hilton, Own Hughes, Aline Jacques, Sam Neill, and Sally Aitken.
• Music: Caitlin Yeo.
• Cinematography: Jules O’Loughlin and Mark Broadbent.
• Production: Essential Media & Entertainment, FOXTEL, Frame Up Films, and Screen Australia.
• Distributor(s): History Channel.
• Release Date: 2018.
• Running time: 48 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: PG.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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