Recent Travelogue Films

THE OTHER SIDE of MEXICO

September 2006 - presented by Fran Reidelberger

This world premiere about Mexico's unique and unknown places kicked off the Geographical Society’s 2006 - 2007 Travelogue season. Viewers explored charming Bernal, which sits beneath a huge rock monolith, and tiny villages that continue traditional festivals and crafts. Guanajuato’s tunneled streets and troubadours, Guadalajara’s mariachis, and retirement meccas San Miguel and Lake Chapala all beckoned. Finally, the audience experienced Mexico as the winter home of millions of Monarch butterflies.

EPIC VOYAGES of RA I and RA II

October 2006 - presented by Captain Norman Baker

Captain Norman Baker, Thor Heyerdahl’s navigator, radio operator, and second-in-command, gave a gripping firsthand account of wind, waves, sharks, and deteriorating reed boats in this epic tale. The Ra expeditions were Heyerdahl’s efforts to show that ancient Egyptians could have sailed the Atlantic in papyrus vessels and carried Mediterranean culture to the Western Hemisphere.

IN SEARCH of the ALBINO

November 2006 - presented by Tom Sterling

Tom Sterling’s nine-year odyssey began when a friend told him about sighting a white moose. Searching North America from the forests of northern Ontario to the swamps of Louisiana, Sterling filmed more than 40 rare albinos, including a white alligator, porcupine, bear, robin, and boxer dog. And, Geographical Society audiences were treated to another once-in-a-lifetime viewing experience.

FESTIVALS of INDIA

December 2006 - presented by Marty Malgieri

Stunning images from a master photographer’s 29 trips to India took the Geographical Society to the desert festivals of Jaisalmer, Mysore’s Royal Palace, elephant processions, Himalayan monasteries, and the exciting Pushkar camel fair. The rapt audience viewed extraordinary photos of the Taj Mahal, villages of colorful mud-walled huts, and brilliantly clothed people in this multimedia slide presentation.

10 QUESTIONS for the DALAI LAMA

March 2007 - presented by Rick Ray

If you only had one hour, what would you ask? This was the basis for Rick Ray’s personal account of his visit with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. The Geographical Society heard Ray reveal the wisdom of the Dalai Lama - an extraordinary spiritual leader - as he pondered, in his own words, some of the fundamental questions of our time. The audience also enjoyed fabulous footage of sacred Buddhist sites in India and Tibet, which formed a rich backdrop for this fascinating documentary.

EXPLORING EQUATORIAL REALMS

March 2007 - presented by Rich Kern

Led by filmmaker Rich Kern, the Geographical Society explored the volcanic slopes of Costa Rica, Maya ruins in the Yucatan, and mystical Machu Picchu. Together, they followed the equator to the plains of Kenya for the annual migration of zebras and wildebeests. Lions, cheetahs, elephant orphans, and flamingos shared the spotlight. This award-winning film producer combined his training in science with an artist’s eye and the heart of an adventurer to create stunning images for an enthusiastic audience.

CRUISING ST. PETERSBURG to MOSCOW

May 2007 - presented by Clint Denn

Two great Russian cities and a cruise on the scenic waterways between served as a backdrop for this stunning presentation by filmmaker Clint Denn. The canals of St. Petersburg reflected its pastel palaces, and beyond were the fabulous fountains of Peterhof Palace. In Moscow, the Geographical Society took in golden domes rising above the Kremlin’s walls, historic Red Square, and brilliant St. Basil’s cathedral. Stops in small towns and enchanting Golden Ring cities allowed a closer view of Russian culture.

current travelogue films