The cruelest journey
Description
This documentary follows the Norwegian adventurer Helge Hjelland when he, as the first man ever, travels the entire 4,178 km of the Niger River. While the physical hardships are extraordinary, it is the psychological and humane challenges that cost the most.
Runtime
50 min
Subjects
Contributor
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2007
Database
Alexander Street
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