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Amazonia: A Perilous Journey

Amazonia: A Perilous Journey

Danger waits at the door of discovery

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Documentary

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American Explorers Bruce Barron and Marshall Pickard led a life-threatening expedition into the Amazon Jungle to trace the footsteps of renowned British Explorer Percy H. Fawcett.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 January 2011

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