Everest: The Death Zone

This NOVA documentary, narrated by Jodie Foster, follows scientists onto Mount Everest to measure the toll that extreme altitude takes on the human body. Set against the backdrop of the deadly 1996 disaster, it accompanies elite climbers into the so-called death zone for pioneering research. The film blends high-altitude adventure with cutting-edge science. For fans of mountaineering and the human body, it is a gripping watch. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

Courtesy of NOVA PBS on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗

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