Product Details

• Actors: Julian Lennon, John Hurt, Kim Kindersley, Jack Thompson
• Directors: Kim Kindersley
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: MONTEREY VIDEO
• DVD Release Date: November 4, 2008
• Run Time: 89 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001DWNU24
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,461 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Review
Mysteries at work simple, powerful, provocative --Sydney Morning Herald

Product Description
whaledreamers - the title alone evokes hypnotic visions of these most magnificent and ancient creatures. This visually stunning film
offers an incredible glimpse into a rarely seen and scarcely understood
tribal culture whose entire story of creation revolves around whales and has endured for centuries. The film passionately explores the connection between the subtle elegance of these mothers of the sea and ancient civilizations around the world whose culture and very existence is based on whales.

Intertwining incredible underwater footage with ancient legend,
whaledreamers examines the complex past and the possibly dire future of human civilization.

Told with moving optimism and spiritual strength, it is a clarion call
encouraging humanity s reconnection to the profound beauty of the natural
world and is an appeal to embrace all living beings thereby creating the
unity and peace which the Earth itself can bring.

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Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must See , January 7, 2009

By	J. Edwards "'grey mom" (Maine) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Saw this in the movie theatre, purchased it as a gift for my son. Wonderful film, amazing photography.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent film!!! Highly Recommended!!!, December 28, 2008

By	J. Williams - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although in limited theaterical release, I actually had the opportunity to see this visually stunning film in the theater; and what a wonderful experience that was! If you find it playing near you, you should definitely make an effort to go see it that way as well as buy the DVD, as I did.

This is a wonderful film that not only has beautiful photography of whales, dophins & the natural world...it also takes us on a journey thru the past & present lives of the different aboriginal tribes around the world, specifically the Mirning tribe (whale dreaming tribe) of Australia.

Representatives from different tribes from around the world with different cultures & beliefs came together to meet in Australia for "The Gathering". At first, finding common ground was difficult...but as the days passed, they discovered that they have quite a bit in common as far as some of their struggles & beliefs. By the end of the movie they feel they are all brothers & sisters & you leave the movie with a feeling of hope. That it is possible for people to come together as one to change things for the better.

Julian Lennon narrates & appears in the movie as well. His remix of "Saltwater", which is heard in length at the end of the film, just adds to this feeling of hope.

Bonus Features on the DVD include the original opening of the film, a new video for "Saltwater" & a great interview with Julian, himself.

I highly recommend this film for those who care about this beautiful world we live on & would like to see people come together in peace & unity to save it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Important Film, December 10, 2008

By	Alydar "alydar" (New York) - See all my reviews

Just finished watching this documentary and said to myself, " What a must see film for high school students on Earth Day". Yes, besides our wildlife, there are cultures endangered so we REALLY ARE ALL CONNECTED. Julian thank you for getting this project done. Students today must look beyond the walls of their classrooms.
The only reason for a 4 and not 5 star was it was a little too long - the message was there and I imagined about five times a perfect ending scene . Yes, the "white feather" ((SEE THE FILM)) is watching over the earth and all its people. Peace, John and thank you Julian.