Documentary Tracks Greenland Ice Melt Expedition
Nova Southeastern University has released a 28-minute documentary following a research expedition to Greenland's retreating glaciers.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Documentary
Nova Southeastern University released 'Expedition Greenland,' a 28-minute documentary following researchers and university leaders on a fact-finding trip from Fort Lauderdale to Greenland. The film won Best Documentary Film at the 2026 Environmental Film and Screenplay Festival in Toronto.
Why it matters
The expedition was undertaken to gain a firsthand understanding of the threat of sea-level rise to coastlines around the world. For Fort Lauderdale residents, whose city is home to the university and the expedition's departure point, the film offers a local connection to a global climate concern.
The film runs 28 minutes and was released globally, with the documentary cited as warning of sea-level rise of more than seven meters. The extraction does not state the timeframe or methodology behind that projection.
The players
Nova Southeastern University
A private research university based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which produced the documentary and operates its ocean intelligence programs.
John Englander
An author and sea-level rise expert who leads NSU Ocean and has been traveling to Greenland since 2007.
Jason Box
A climate scientist who serves as NSU's vice president for ocean intelligence and global exploration.
The details
The documentary follows a team of researchers and university leaders traveling from Fort Lauderdale across Greenland's iceberg-filled waters, from the Ilulissat Icefjord to remote, retreating glaciers. Directed by Luke Pavey and James Hale, the film was shot from sea, land, and air and is produced by NSU and led by NSU Ocean's John Englander.
Timeline
2007: John Englander began coming to Greenland.
November 9, 2026: NSU announced the global release of 'Expedition Greenland.'
Big Picture
The film extends a long-running effort by NSU researchers to document Greenland's glaciers firsthand. Its release places a visual record of melting ice alongside the scientific warnings about coastal flooding.
The documentary is streamable online at nova.edu/NSUExpeditionGreenland, so viewers can watch the 28-minute film without a theatrical screening. The release is global, meaning audiences anywhere with internet access can view it.
The takeaway
Firsthand footage of retreating glaciers offers a concrete way to understand the coastal risks that scientists describe in data. Viewers can use the film to visualize how distant ice loss connects to local shorelines.
Further reading
Explore more documentary films covering climate and environmental topics in Fort Lauderdale.
More information
Watch the film on the Expedition Greenland documentary viewing page hosted by Nova Southeastern University.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
