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Have you ever wanted to introduce yourself to a whale? FATHOM follows women in the field of cetacean research trying to do just that. The teams of scientists study humpbacks from around the world, learning about whale culture and reflexively about our own. During their studies, the researchers face many challenges such as failing technologies, changing methodologies, uncooperative weather and the occasional toll of seclusion. While playing a game of acoustic hide and seek, we dive deep into the world of these baleen behemoths and let their songs wash over us in waves of fascination and wonder. Enhancing our journey is the gorgeous cinematography and enveloping sound design. Drew Xanthopoulos’s film is an enthralling exploration of these emotional, intelligent and mysterious creatures.
- Year2021
- Runtime87 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- DirectorDrew Xanthopoulos
- ProducerMegan Gilbride
- Executive ProducerAndrea Meditch, Greg Boustead, Jessica Harrop, Josh Braun
- CastDr. Michelle Fournet, Dr. Ellen Garland, Dr. Leanna Matthews, Maggie Knight Natalie Mastick Jensen, Matt Lilley, Alex South, Richmond Frank
- CinematographerDrew Xanthopoulos
- EditorRobin Schwartz
- MusicHanan Townshend
Continue the conversation on DOCS Connect, with filmmaker in attendance to respond to your questions, here.
Have you ever wanted to introduce yourself to a whale? FATHOM follows women in the field of cetacean research trying to do just that. The teams of scientists study humpbacks from around the world, learning about whale culture and reflexively about our own. During their studies, the researchers face many challenges such as failing technologies, changing methodologies, uncooperative weather and the occasional toll of seclusion. While playing a game of acoustic hide and seek, we dive deep into the world of these baleen behemoths and let their songs wash over us in waves of fascination and wonder. Enhancing our journey is the gorgeous cinematography and enveloping sound design. Drew Xanthopoulos’s film is an enthralling exploration of these emotional, intelligent and mysterious creatures.
- Year2021
- Runtime87 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- DirectorDrew Xanthopoulos
- ProducerMegan Gilbride
- Executive ProducerAndrea Meditch, Greg Boustead, Jessica Harrop, Josh Braun
- CastDr. Michelle Fournet, Dr. Ellen Garland, Dr. Leanna Matthews, Maggie Knight Natalie Mastick Jensen, Matt Lilley, Alex South, Richmond Frank
- CinematographerDrew Xanthopoulos
- EditorRobin Schwartz
- MusicHanan Townshend