Photo: Mighty Indeed
Set in one of the harshest corners of Earth, a new documentary follows three women from different generations as they explore a hidden world underneath the Antarctic sea ice.
Dr Natalie Robinson leads a world-first expedition to McMurdo Sound, joined by a microbiologist and mentored from afar by a veteran sea ice physicist.
Battling brutal weather and isolation, Mighty Indeed shows the moments the team discover extraordinary tiny creatures within the delicate structures of the ice.
Weaving personal stories with rich archival footage and groundbreaking science, and set against the immense scale of Antarctica, this film tells of the love these women have for the place.
They even sing songs about Phytoplankton!
Mighty Indeed is showing in the Doc Edge Film Festival and has this week won Best Director and Best Film. Director Vanessa Wells and expedition leader Dr Natalie Robinson speak to Mihi.
