Synopsis
Weaving together natural history and biography, A Life Among Whales is a fascinating exploration into the unique relationship between humans and whales as told by renowned whale biologist and activist Dr. Roger Payne. For four decades Payne has advanced the boundaries of science and activism - beginning with his pioneering work on whale songs in the 1970s, to his study of ocean pollution today.
With beautiful and haunting imagery, this film forces us to question our stewardship of the Earth and our coexistence with some of its most intriguing creatures. 57 minutes.
Credits
FEATURING
Roger Payne
John Perry | Paul Winter
Dr. Xianfeng Zhang
Directed and Produced by Bill Haney
Edited by Peter Rhodes
Co-Produced by Eric Grunebaum
Associate Producers Nikki Bramley & Debra Longo
Camera Chris Fadale, Rick Rosenthal & Ken Willinger
Music by Flynn and berman-branco music
Executive Producers Tim Disney, Kees Kasander & Evert van den Bos
Awards
Earthwatch Film Award
Ben & Jerry’s Env’l Award, Vermont Int’l Film Festival
Grand Remi "Best of Show," WorldFest-Houston
Marine Conservation Award, Int’l Wildlife Film Festival
Best Conservation Film, MountainFilm Festival
Audience Choice Award, Roving Eye Film Festival
Best of Show, San Francisco Ocean Film Festival
Silver Hugo Education Award
Oceans, Water Quality & Watersheds Earthvision Award
For more information on Dr. Payne and his work on behalf of the world's whales and oceans, visit Ocean Alliance.