AltaSea, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Los Angeles Maritime Museum, L.A. Waterfront Cruises & Spirit Cruises and The Whale and Ale pub and restaurant sponsor a screening and Port of Los Angeles premiere of “Humpback Whales” at the 14th Annual L.A. Harbor International Film Festival. The screening is the DocSunday opening program (presented by Tesoro Foundation).
“Humpback Whales” is directed by Greg MacGillivray. Conversation and Q&A after the screening with representatives of cetacean and marine disciplines from Alta Sea.
When: Sunday, March 19th ; 1-3 p.m.
Where: Warner Grand Theatre (WGT)
478 W. 6th St. (at Pacific Ave.), historic downtown San Pedro – the POLA
Cost: General Admission $10.00; students, seniors, affiliates* $8.00
*Los Angeles Maritime Museum (LAMM), Grand Vision Foundation (GVF), Hollywood Heritage (HH)
Veterans and those currently serving in the military admitted FREE to all film programs subject to available seating
Tickets: From Feb. 16th www.brownpapertickets.com ~ telephone (800) 838-3006; or WGT box office one hour prior to screening cash sales only
More: www.laharborfilmfest.com.
Synopsis: “A whale of a nature doc… Humpback Whales is a prime example of the power of large-format documentaries to educate, delight and inspire.” (The Hollywood Reporter). Set in the spectacular waters of Alaska, Hawaii and the remote islands of Tonga, the enlightening ocean adventure appeals to all ages taking the audience on an aquatic journey with intimate views of how the giant marine mammals thrive.
Captured for the first time with IMAX cameras the behavior of the magnificent sea inhabitants, with their unique communication, reveals their curious qualities and habits: singing, feeding, playing, and caring for their young. These intelligent ocean creatures are considered the most acrobatic of all whales diving up to 1,000 feet, weighing up to 50 tons and as long as 55 feet; migrating as much as 10,000 miles annually. Underlying message of the film is that humpback whales need to be protected and respected in order to survive and with awareness and concerted effort that is taking place. Directed by Academy Award nominated Greg MacGillivray the film is another stellar achievement in a film chronology of over five decades.
For more go to: www.macgillivrayfreeman.com/
