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Will Smith's 'Pole to Pole' Explores Earth's Fragility

12/18/2025

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Will Smith's documentary series Pole to Pole premieres January 14 on National Geographic and Disney+, chronicling his journey across all seven continents with scientists.
In Antarctica, former rugby star Richard Parks guides Will Smith and describes the experience as transformative, noting the continent's isolation and beauty and Smith's willingness to embrace vulnerability.
The series aims to showcase the fragility of Earth's environments and the extraordinary people living in them.

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Will Smith's documentary series Pole to Pole premieres January 14 on National Geographic and Disney+, chronicling his journey across all seven continents with scientists.
In Antarctica, former rugby star Richard Parks guides Will Smith and describes the experience as transformative, noting the continent's isolation and beauty and Smith's willingness to embrace vulnerability.
The series aims to showcase the fragility of Earth's environments and the extraordinary people living in them.