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 Seven Black Robins
 The Black Stilt
 Old Man's Beard Must Go
 Moa's Ark
 Scarfies
 Ghosts of Gondwana

Synopsis

Exhuming Adams investigates the mysterious disappearance of a species of New Zealand mistletoe 50 years ago. Set among dusty museum collections, high-tech labs, and remote bush, this documentary is a natural history CSI. A canny forensic investigation, taking in preserved bellbird skins, last witnesses and CGI modelling, reveals the chain of events leading to the unique plant's extinction, and a surprising culprit. Directors Brant Backlund and Thassilo Franke won the BBC Best Newcomer Award at the prestigious WildScreen film festival 2006.

Credits (8)

 Brant Backlund

Brant Backlund
Director, Producer

 Thassilo Franke

Thassilo Franke
Director, Producer

 Peter Hayden

Peter Hayden
Narrator

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 The Nature Collection

The Nature Collection

Curated by Peter Hayden
Added 07 October 2009