Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that Antarctica: A Year on Ice is a documentary about workers at research stations who spend the winter months keeping things operational. It doesn't discuss exactly what the facilities do, focusing instead on regular workers, administrators, maintenance people, clerks, etc., and their physical and emotional experiences in a very remote place. Ultimately the movie celebrates teamwork and people from all different cultures coming together and cooperating. There's mention of urine and human waste, and dead and lost animals are shown; the humans aren't allowed to interfere with nature in any way, which includes helping the animals (seeing animals suffer without intervention may be upsetting for sensitive viewers). Language is limited to one use of "hell." A couple falls in love and marries; they kiss. Some brief comical drinking is shown. Though this life is challenging, the movie makes it look incredibly rewarding.
Sexual
Content
A couple gets married on the base and kisses during the ceremony.
Violence
Dead, injured, and lost animals (seals) are shown; heartbreakingly, the researchers aren't allowed to interfere with the environment in any way, which prevents them from helping. Woman is buzzed by a bird. "T3" syndrome causes people to become agitated; one man says he "wanted to stab someone with a fork."
Language
A use of "hell." References to vomit, urine, and other human waste.
Social
Behavior
All different countries and cultures come together at the research stations. Participants work together to achieve common goals; they seem to transcend any typical prejudice, jealousy, or greed. Brief reference to climate change and melting ice.
Consumerism
Disney World is mentioned.
Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol
Brief background drinking. Some brief comical drinking shown in "home movies."
