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Omnifest 2012

Five films. One amazing theater.
January 6 - February 17, 2012

Omnifest 2012 brings you five new films showing daily in our Omnitheater. The films run in daily rotation, giving you the opportunity to see up to five films in one day. Plan your fest now!

Journey Into Amazing CavesJourney Into Amazing Caves

Caves are home to some of the most unique and mysterious microscopic creatures alive. In Journey Into Amazing Caves, you'll join two courageous women who make their living exploring in the most unforgiving places in search of an understanding of life that exists there. On a quest to find extremeophiles—unique microorganisms that thrive under extreme conditions—they'll venture deep into the ice caves of Greenland, the underwater caves of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, and the rocky caves of the Grand Canyon. Narrated by Liam Neeson and featuring the music of the Moody Blues, the film invites you to take a close look at the fragility of life on—and within—the earth.

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AmazonAmazon

Take a giant-screen tour of the Amazon region—from its source high in the Andes through the rain forests of South America. You'll see its remarkably diverse wildlife—from pipa toads to pink dolphins—and meet the Zoë, the most recently-contacted indigenous tribe in the Amazon rain forest. And you'll hear the captivating story of two "medicine men" from vastly different worlds who share a common quest—to find the medicinal qualities of the Amazon's native plants. In Amazon, you'll see the mightiest river in the world on the only screen large enough to capture its majesty and diversity.

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Shackleton's Antarctic AdventureShackleton's Antarctic Adventure

In 1914, 28 men were stranded at the bottom of the world. One courageous hero led them to safety. One of the most beloved films in Omnitheater history, Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure tells the gripping story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew, who were stranded in the pack ice of the Antarctic's Weddell Sea during their attempt to reach the South Pole. You'll see breathtaking footage of the mountainous terrain of Antarctica and be surrounded by story, icy seas as one of the greatest leaders of all time navigates a tiny lifeboat to safety in an effort to save his crew. Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, Shackleton is an incredible story of endurance, teamwork, and triumph—one you're not likely to forget.

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Search for the Great SharksSearch for the Great Sharks

In this Science Museum of Minnesota original production, you'll embark on a global expedition in search of a better understanding of some of the world's most mysterious predators. Be a part of a scientific team at work to test a synthesized shark repellent in shark-infested waters. Swim alongside the enormous, but normally docile, whale shark. Meet exotic wildlife, and learn how the presence of sharks really enhances their life in the earth's oceans. Search for the Great Sharks will bring you up close to blue sharks, whale sharks, and the notorious great white shark to experience the magnificence and strength of these frightening and powerful animals.

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WolvesWolves

Wolves have held a nearly mythical place in the human consciousness for hundreds of years. Shy and intensely cautious, they avoid people and never stray far from the pack. Their dwindling numbers in North America in recent years have sparked a renewed interest in their protection. Through unparalleled nature photography and impressive historical footage, the Wolves Omnitheater film will immerse you in the lives of wolves in their natural habitat. Sit in the middle of the pack as it prowls, howls, hunts, and plays, and discover the power, the vulnerability, and the spirit of these nearly mythic creatures.

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Audio Description is available for this Omnitheater film.

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Rear Projection Captioning is available for this Omnitheater film.

En Espanol

Headphones are available to listen to this Omnitheater film in Spanish.

Please inquire at the box office on level 5 or call (651) 221-9444.