Movies

The Blue Lagoon (1980)- After surviving a shipwreck, two small children find safety on an idyllic tropical island. Days become years as Emmeline(Brook Sheilds) and Richard (Christopher Atkins) make a home for themselves while coping with the bewildering variety of physical and emotional changes of adolescence.

Swiss Family Robinson (1960) - This heroic tale chronicles the courageous exploits of the Robinson family after they are shipwrecked on a deserted island. Using teamwork and ingenuity, they skillfully overcome the obstacles of nature and transform their new home into a "civilized" community. But the ultimate challenge lies ahead when a band of cutthroat pirates threaten to destroy the Robinson's' makeshift paradise.

Cast Away (2000) - An exploration of human survival and the ability of fate to alter even the tidiest of lives with one major event, Cast Away tells the story of Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks), a Federal Express engineer who devotes most of his life to his troubleshooting job. While embarking on a assignment, a plane crash strands Chuck on a remote island, and his fast-paced life is slowed to a crawl, as he is miles removed from any human contact. Finding solace only in a volleyball that he befriends, Chuck must now learn to endure the emotional and physical stress of his new life, unsure of when he may return to the civilization he knew before.

Eight Below (2006) - Three members of a scientific expedition: Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker), his best friend, Cooper (Jason Biggs), and a rugged American geologist (Bruce Greenwood), are forced to leave behind their team of beloved sled dogs due to a sudden accident and perilous weather conditions in Antarctica. The dogs are left to survive on their own for over 6 months in the harsh frozen wilderness. Held together only by unwavering bonds of friendship, the humans and the dogs alike make a remarkable journey of grit, endurance and belief to find one another again in this spectacular but perilous land.

Alive (1993) - A true-life adventure of challenge and survival. In this film, a team of rough players survive a plane crash deep in the desolate snow-covered Andes Mountains. Stranded there, they must overcome incredible odds to stay alive. The unforgettable story of ordinary young men who find courage in the face of disaster and astonishing death-defying triumph that will both entertain and inspire.

Mountain Family Robinson (1979) - An urban family, tired of the hassles and pressures of city life, moves to the Colorado Rockies. There they encounter difficulties with everything from government to natural disasters, but their strong will enables them to survive.

Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995) - A family adventure and classic boy-and-dog tale, FAR FROM HOME follows young Angus (Jesse Bradford), and the deep friendship he shares with his adopted Labrador, Yellow. Living an idyllic life in rural Canada, Angus's world is turned upside down when a boating trip with his father ends in disaster. Stranded and lost in the Canadian wilderness, Angus and Yellow must get by on their wits, while Angus's frantic parents (Mimi Rogers and Bruce Davidson) search desperately for their son. The heartwarming, harrowing saga plays out against a gorgeous Canadian backdrop of mountains, forests, and secluded lakes.

Airport (1970) - One of the original "disaster" movies, this all-star nail-biter follows a series of emergencies at a large Midwestern airport on a snowy night. The weather's bad enough, but then a passenger threatens to blow up an inbound plane.

Vertical Limit (2000) - Trapped near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Annie Garrett (Robin Tunney) radios to base camp for help. Brother Peter (Chris O'Donnell) hears Annie's message and assembles a team to save her and her group before they succumb to K2's unforgiving elements. But the rescuers face several terrifying events that could end the rescue attempt, and their lives.

Ray Mears Extreme Survival - Series 1 Series 2 and Series 3 (2003) -Ray Mears has spent his life developing a brand of survival skills he calls Wilderness Bushcraft--a philosophy that humans should live closer to nature, as the Bushmen do. His journeys have taken him to the farthest corners of the earth, encountering indigenous peoples who embody his philosophy and live in tune with their natural environment. This volume collects the third series of his television series Extreme Survival, in which he demonstrates his wilderness skills and shares amazing tales of survival from some of the world's most menacing environments.

Ray Mears - Bushcraft - Series 1 (2005) - Join Ray Mears as he shares his in-depth knowledge of 'Bushcraft'. In this series, Ray explores how our ancestors lived with the land, and considers the techniques employed by the indigenous people of today."

Ray Mears - Bushcraft Survival - Series 2 (2005) - Features five episodes from the second series of the popular survival program. In 'Birch Bark Canoe' Ray learns and demonstrates how to craft a birch bark canoe.