Fathom

Jun 16, 2021

1h 26m

★ 5.4

Discover a connection 40 million years in the making.

Overview

Two biologists set out on an undertaking as colossal as their subjects—deciphering the complex communication of whales. Dr. Michelle Fournet and Dr. Ellen Garland journey to opposite hemispheres to uncover a culture eons older than our own.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Sandbox Films

Impact Partners

Walking Upstream Pictures

Back Allie Entertainment

Hidden Candy

Catapult Film Fund

Sundance Institute

Fathom Trailers

Cast

Self

Ellen Garland

Self

Michelle Fournet

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8.0

Einsame Atolle, geheime Welten

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4.6

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7.4

Oceans

Jan 22, 2010

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6.0

OceanWorld 3D

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6.3

Exploring the Reef

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8.0

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7.3

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7.3

The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52

Jul 9, 2021

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8.1

Swimming with Legends

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A biographical documentary about the Belgian free-diver Fred Buyle and his art of silent diving.

7.4

Perpetual Planet: Heroes of the Oceans

Apr 22, 2021

Oceanographer Sylvia Earle and a cast of marine scientists tell the story of the incredible work being done to protect our oceans fragile ecosystem.

7.2

Humpback Whales

Feb 13, 2015

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6.5

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Feb 15, 2008

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6.4

The Silent World

Feb 15, 1956

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6.0

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No overview available.

6.7

700 Sharks

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5.2

Protecting Paradise: The Story of Niue

Jun 7, 2024

The documentary follows leaders and community members from the tropical Pacific island nation who are making bold changes to move the needle on marine protection. With a population of under 2,000 people and a marine reserve covering 40% of its waters, Niue has demonstrated the ways in which traditional knowledge and contemporary science can live in harmony for the benefit of people and the planet.

6.4

Giants of the Deep Blue

Aug 6, 2017

Pre-historic giants roam the world's oceans. Go beneath the surface of the sea for an extraordinary look & listen at these majestic creatures, as we explore their social behavior & hunting strategies.

7.8

Blackfish

Jun 7, 2013

Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity.

8.2

Wildlife South Africa 3D

May 13, 2012

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