NOVA - S30E07: The Orchid Hunter

Name: The Orchid Hunter
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-11-26
Duration: 55 min

Nov 26, 2002DocumentarySeason 30, Episode 7

For nine months in 2000, Tom Hart Dyke was a captive of guerrillas who seized him while he was collecting wild orchids in the Colombian rain forest. Now Hart Dyke is at it again in the most orchid-rich and one of the most politically unstable parts of Irian Jaya, the western half of the island of New Guinea.

Director: Sarah Holt, Sarah Holt

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NOVA S30E07 Synopsis

Stream NOVA "The Orchid Hunter" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2002-11-26, this episode is part of Season 30 of NOVA. Directed by Sarah Holt, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. For nine months in 2000, Tom Hart Dyke was a captive of guerrillas who seized him while he was collecting wild orchids in the Colombian rain forest. Now Hart Dyke is at it again in the most orchid-rich and one of the most politically unstable parts o...