From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia, go under the water’s surface for a romp with inquisitive Atlantic spotted dolphins, acrobatic dusky dolphins and the familiar bottlenose dolphin. Follow marine biologists, Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, Dr. Bernd Würsig and Dr. Alejandro Acevedo-Gutierrez, as they research the communication of wild dolphins with innovative scientific methods. From rarely seen fish-herding behavior to a close-up look at complex communication activities, Dolphins offers a fascinating new perspective on the lives of dolphins and their remarkable intelligence.
Produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films in association with National Wildlife Federation.
Major funding provided by National Science Foundation and the Museum Film Network.
A Great Adventure Film
Narrated by Pierce Brosnan
Music by Sting
Runtime: 39 minutes
Format: filmed in 15 perforation/70 mm
Educator Guide – Six hands-on activities with modifications for preschool to eight grade that teach ocean literacy principles while covering biology and ecology science standards.
“Dolphins is an enchanting, huge-screen family movie that takes you underwater for 40 minutes of fun, frolic, and the rudiments of communications with these mammals with the permanent grins.”
– New York Daily News
“Produced by IMAX vet MacGillivray Freeman Films, maker of the phenomenally successful Everest, Dolphins seems modeled on its subject: it’s as playful and personable as it is big and beautiful.”
– Detroit Free Press
“…the perfect balance of spectacular images and solid science.”
– The Toronto Sun
“…a gloriously colorful and captivating sojourn among some of the world’s most intriguing creatures.”
– Cincinnati Enquirer
“Mesmerizing to look at…entertains and informs the whole family…”
– Dallas Morning News
“Dolphins broke attendance records for the best single day and the largest Spring break attendance ever at this institution.”
– Museum of Science and Industry, Portland