A Life Among Whales

2005 FESTIVAL
59 min.
A Life Among Whales describes the unique relationship between people and whales, as told by renowned whales biologist and pioneer Dr. Roger Payne who, since the early 1970s, has consistently advanced the boundaries of science and activism. The film blends Payne’s biography with natural history, including brutal images of whale slaughter from the days before whalers banned videographers from their decks. (Parents, be forewarned.) The filmmakers hope to leave viewers “contemplating our stewardship of Earth and our co-existence with some of its most intriguing creatures.”