Bob Ballard: An Explorer's Life
Synopsis
Bob Ballard reveals the inside stories behind his most exciting discoveries, while sharing the personal triumphs, challenges and tragedies that led him to them.
Credits
- Robert Ballardas Self - Explorer At Large, National Geographic Society + President and Founder, Ocean Exploration Trust
- Barbara Earle Ballardas Self - Director, Special Projects, National Geographic 1988 to 1990
- Ben Ballardas Self - Bob's Son
- Chet Ballardas Self - Bob's Dad, Unaired Interview, July 1989
- Doug Ballardas Self - Bob's Son
- Emily Ballardas Self - Bob's Daughter
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Edited by Emmanuel MairesseShot by James BallScored by Jessica Jones
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15 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Robert Ballard
as Self - Explorer At Large, National Geographic Society + President and Founder, Ocean Exploration Trust
Barbara Earle Ballard
as Self - Director, Special Projects, National Geographic 1988 to 1990
Ben Ballard
as Self - Bob's Son
Chet Ballard
as Self - Bob's Dad, Unaired Interview, July 1989
Doug Ballard
as Self - Bob's Son
Emily Ballard
as Self - Bob's Daughter
Harriett Ballard
as Self - Bob's Mom, Unaired Interview, July 1989
Todd Ballard
as Self - Bob's Son, Unaired Interview, July 1989
Cassie Bongiovanni
as Self - Director of Mapping Operations, Caladan Oceanic
Peter Jennings
as Self - World News Tonight
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