A fascinating documentary on the work of biologist Dr. Roger Payne, whose groundbreaking research on whales during the 1970s produced the amazing revelation that these giant seagoing mammals actually “sing,” filmmaker Bill Haney's A Life Among Whales is a loving profile of the charismatic activist, who is fiercely devoted to the preservation of these creatures. The film traces the scientist's research (Payne and his family actually lived for two years in tents at a remote bay in Patagonia, just so he could study one species of whale), as well as his tireless efforts to ban the practice of whaling (with the caution that some viewers are likely to be upset by graphic images of the killing of these animals). Payne's story is a remarkable one that will force even the most cynical and detached viewer to reevaluate humanity's role in Earth's stewardship and our relationship with the planet's other inhabitants. Boasting gorgeous cinematography, this festival-award winner is definitely recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (E. Hulse)
A Life Among Whales
(2005) 57 min. VHS or DVD: $250. Uncommon Productions (dist. by Bullfrog Films). PPR. Color cover. ISBN: 1-59498-380-3 (vhs), 1-59498-381-1 (dvd). Volume 21, Issue 5
A Life Among Whales
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