

1979
Explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his ten-man crew sailed their reed boat, the Tigris, over routes he believes were followed by Sumerian traders 5,000 years ago. The film goes beyond science to focus on the man, Heyerdahl, in an effort to explain what motivates him to risk his life in the search for knowledge.
The Tigris Expedition (1979) is a Documentary, Adventure, TV Movie film that follows explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his ten-man crew sailed their reed boat, the Tigris, over routes he believes were followed by Sumerian traders 5,000 years ago. The film goes beyond science to focus on the man, Heyerdahl, in an effort to explain what motivates him to risk his life in the search for knowledge. The Tigris Expedition is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 3 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.