Whales Program (TRT: 99 min) <ol><li>George and the Whales - Nessim Stevenson, UK, 8 min</li><li>Spinnaker Documentary - Nadine Licostie, USA, 14 min</li><li>Changing Seas: Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song, USA, 27 min</li><li>Whale Wisdom - Rick Rosenthal, USA, 50 min</li></ol>

George and the Whales - 9 min United States PremiereNow that hunting is banned around Tonga, the whale population has grown from fewer than 50 to 2000. George has become an enthusiastic guide who takes visitors out to see the humpbacks in the calving grounds around the islands of Vava’u. Beautiful photography in a tranquil, peaceful world.

George and the Whales

Spinnaker Documentary - 14 min The crab season was delayed this year from concern about whales getting entangled in the ropes. The concern is serious. During her lifetime, the humpback whale, “Spinnaker,” became entangled three times over 11 years. Each time dedicated teams of fisherfolk and biologists quickly and carefully came to her defense. But it was not enough; her skeleton tells the story.

Spinnaker Documentary

Changing Seas: "Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song" - 27 min Bay Area PremiereEach winter, a population of humpback whales migrates to its breeding grounds in the Hawaiian Islands. It is here that male humpbacks perform their elaborate and haunting song. Experts are studying the purpose of this song and what it might tell them about the animals’ overall fitness.

Changing Seas: "Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song"

Whale Wisdom - 50 min IOFF Wildlife Award Winner - Bay Area PremiereWhales captivate us all, whether we’re lucky enough to see them in their natural habitat or online in a short video. Here’s a unique opportunity to learn more about the intelligence and emotions of these gentle, giant creatures up close and personal. The footage features unique images captured by leading Emmy-award winning filmmaker Rick Rosenthal.

Whale Wisdom

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