Frank Hurley: The Man Who Made History
Frank Hurley's photos of Antarctic heroes, World Wars and mysterious natives in faraway jungles grabbed the attention of all who saw them. But just how real were they? Was he a giant in photography or just a conjurer with a camera?
Simon Nasht
Director
Casts & Crew
Linda Cropper
Narrator (voice)
John Noble
Frank Hurley (voice)
Also Directed by Simon Nasht
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