EXPLORE THE PEOPLE AND ANIMALS OF AUSTRALIA’S KIMBERLEY REGION IN “THE OUTBACK”

EXPLORE THE PEOPLE AND ANIMALS OF AUSTRALIA’S KIMBERLEY REGION IN “THE OUTBACK”

Available on Digital HD August 2

Available on DVD August 21 from PBS Distribution

Arlington, Va. – July 5, 2018 – PBS Distribution announces the release of “THE OUTBACK” on Digital HD August 2 and DVD August 21.Filmed over the course of two distinct seasons, this program is a new three-part series that explores the people and animals of Australia’s Kimberley region in North West Australia, a vast, rugged and remote wilderness bursting with character. As large as California, the Kimberley has a population of only about 40,000 people, living alongside animals so superbly adapted to the harsh and beautiful extremes of their habitat. It’s a spectacular adventure into the life of Australia’s unique and precious North West corner.

 

“THE OUTBACK” will be available for digital download on August 2 and on DVD($24.99 SRP) August 21, 2018. The program has a run time of approximately 166 minutes.

 

Episodes for this program include:

 

“THE KIMBERLEY COMES ALIVE”

The Kimberley region in North West Australia boasts some of the most spectacular wilderness — and tough characters — in existence. As the wet season comes to an end, the humans and the creatures begin their adventures across this diverse and surprising landscape. From tiny, orphaned joeys to majestic ospreys, survival takes guts (and sometimes even the huge hearts of humans to care for them). It’s a land where humans and animals live in dangerous, and exquisite, proximity.

 

“THE DRY SEASON”

It might be the dry season but there’s no rest in the Outback: there are turtle eggs to be laid, saltwater crocodiles to dodge and young birds on maiden flights. Cattle must be mustered from the far corners of vast cattle properties and, when that is done, rodeos spring into action. More quietly, archaeologists are led through remote wilderness by traditional owners, revealing breathtaking galleries of ancient rock art. Out at sea, elite athletes dive the ocean depths in the name of the world’s most spectacular pearl, risking dangerous encounters with curious giants. While mother to marsupials, Mandy Watson, sets her babies free.

 

“RETURN OF THE WET”

Inland Kimberley is now so stiflingly hot, everything and everyone moves with caution — with the exception of gold diggers Honest John and Steve. The region’s remaining waterholes are packed with animals, forced dangerously close together. Windjana Gorge is a prime example – a pristine oasis where brave humans wade into crocodile-infested water in the name of science. The coast is also a place to congregate. Thousands of shorebirds arrive from the world’s longest single migration, only to be blasted with nets by crafty bird lovers. The humidity builds until the skies finally explode with thunder and rain. Nyul Nyul ranger Albert Wiggan sings a welcome to the life it brings and arrival of a new season in his ancient land.

 

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THE OUTBACK

Street Date: August 21, 2018

Genre: Documentary

Run Time: Approximately 166 minutes on 1 disc

SRP: DVD, $24.99

Format: DVD and Digital HD