Whaledreamers Movie Review

I went to a screening of this inspirational film in Half Moon Bay Saturday night.  This is a must see film for all who care for the health of our planet. 

With the current concerns over global warming and the future of humanity seemingly hanging in the balance comes a story of hope, awakening and reconciliation.

Whaledreamerstells the story of the return of an aboriginal whale dreaming tribe, the Mirning people, from the edge of extinction and the equally, long journey of the whales, not only to survive the slaughter by man, but to engage the human race into waking up in time.

"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."

"Eighty-five tribal leaders from around the world came together at Whale Rock on the Great Australian Bight in South Australia to share their traditions, stories and spirituality over a seven-day celebration of cultures and nature. They were a remarkable group of leaders including Zulus, Cherokees, Maoris, and Colombian U'wa Indians, and Aboriginal tribes - the Pitjantjatjara, Yaluta and the Mirning people."

"This historical gathering of some of the world's most threatened indigenous peoples was also a bold experiment connected with a species as endangered as the tribal elders who took part - the whale. All the participants came from tribes and cultures that have some spiritual affiliation and communication with our largest mammals; and had a common purpose to record this momentous event."

If this film is not playing in a theatre near you, got to the Whaledreamers website, scroll to the bottom of the page and vote to bring this beautiful and important film to your local cinema.