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The Walrus and The Whistleblower

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The Walrus and the Whistleblower
Phil Demers, an animal trainer at MarineLand in Niagara Falls, blows the whistle on the maltreatment of marine mammals in captivity. Known in the media as the "Walrus Whisperer," Phil is being sued for $1.5 million for plotting to kidnap the animal he fell in love with -- a walrus named Smooshi.
The Walrus and the Whistleblower Interview
Newburyport Documentary Festival - Interview Series with filmmaker Nathalie Bibeau and Phil Demers.
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Phil Demers, an animal trainer at MarineLand in Niagara Falls, blows the whistle on the maltreatment of marine mammals in captivity. Known in the media as the "Walrus Whisperer," Phil is being sued for $1.5 million for plotting to kidnap the animal he fell in love with -- a walrus named Smooshi.  


This film is restricted to viewers in New England.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    88 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Filmmaker
    Nathalie Bibeau
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