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Greg MacGillivray
Born January 1, 1945 · San Diego, California, United States (age 81)
Greg MacGillivray is an American film director and producer renowned for his contributions to the IMAX film format. He began making films at the age of 13 and, in 1966, co-founded MacGillivray Freeman Films with Jim Freeman. The company has produced over 60 films, including more than 40 IMAX productions. Notable works include To Fly! (1976), Everest (1998), and National Parks Adventure (2016).
Known For
The Shining · 1980The Shining
★ 8.21980
MovieHorrorThriller
Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.
To the Arctic 3D · 2012To the Arctic 3D
★ 6.32012
MovieDocumentary
A journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her two seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home.
The Alps - Climb of Your Life · 2007The Alps - Climb of Your Life
★ 6.72007
MovieDocumentary
In 1966, John Harlin II died while attempting Europe's most difficult climb, the North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland. 40 years later, his son John Harlin III, an expert mountaineer and the editor of the American Alpine Journal, returns to attempt the same climb.
Sky Riders · 1976Sky Riders
★ 6.21976
MovieActionAdventure
When an industrialist's wife and kids are kidnapped by terrorists in Greece, the woman's ex-husband comes to the rescue with a plan involving hang gliders.
Journey into Amazing Caves · 2001Journey into Amazing Caves
★ 6.52001
MovieDocumentary
Journey into Amazing Caves is an extraordinary IMAX adventure into the depths of the earth to uncover the secrets to life underground.
Humpback Whales · 2015Humpback Whales
★ 7.12015
MovieDocumentary
Humpback Whales takes audiences to Alaska, Hawaii and the Kingdom of Tonga for a close-up look at how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young. Humpbacks were nearly driven to extinction 50 years ago, but today are making a steady recovery. Join a team of researchers as they explore what makes humpbacks the most acrobatic of all whales, why only the males sing, and why these intelligent 50-foot, 48-ton animals migrate more than 6,000 miles round-trip every year.
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk · 2008Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk
★ 5.52008
MovieAdventureDocumentary
A documentary about a 15-day river-rafting trip on the Colorado River aimed at highlighting water conservation issues.
Dolphins · 2000Dolphins
★ 6.12000
MovieDocumentary
From the banks of the Bahamas to the seas of Argentina, we go underwater to meet dolphins. Two scientists who study dolphin communication and behaviour lead us on encounters in the wild. Featuring the music of Sting. Nominated for an Academy Award®, Best Documentary, Short Subject, 2000.
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