whaledreamers

Although in limited theaterical release, I actually had the opportunity to see this visually stunning film in the theater; and what a wonderful experience that was! If you find it playing near you, you should definitely make an effort to go see it that way as well as buy the DVD, as I did.This is a wonderful film that not only has beautiful photography of whales, dophins & the natural world...it also takes us on a journey thru the past & present lives of the different aboriginal tribes around the world, specifically the Mirning tribe (whale dreaming tribe) of Australia.Representatives from different tribes from around the world with different cultures & beliefs came together to meet in Australia for "The Gathering". At first, finding common ground was difficult...but as the days passed, they discovered that they have quite a bit in common as far as some of their struggles & beliefs. By the end of the movie they feel they are all brothers & sisters & you leave the movie with a feeling of hope. That it is possible for people to come together as one to change things for the better.Julian Lennon narrates & appears in the movie as well. His remix of "Saltwater", which is heard in length at the end of the film, just adds to this feeling of hope.Bonus Features on the DVD include the original opening of the film, a new video for "Saltwater" & a great interview with Julian, himself.I highly recommend this film for those who care about this beautiful world we live on & would like to see people come together in peace & unity to save it.

I loved the film and had heard nothing about this gathering which took place and brought together many indigenous people. The Mirnins were able to re-connect to their ancestral totems, the whale. Very, very impressive and gripping documentary well worth its money. The pictures, expecially under water, are spectacular, of the dolphins and the whales and it's so sad to have to say that even nowadays, they are still being hunted, especially by the Japanese and the Norwegians under the so-called pretension of "scientific studies and sampling", hypocrites! Whales are even hunted again by the Canadian native populations. We should stop plundering the seas and leave all these magnificent creatures alone. Instead mankind should be concerned about how to clean the oceans of the "7th continent" and all the great garbage patches. We've got enough problems on our hands to solve without hunting creatures to the brink of extinction. For if THEY die, WE die. Just as with the bees: if the bees go away, WE will be doomed too.

This is mostly a documentary & stands as a testament to the power of caring people when they come together. Thank God the tribe in Colombia made the industry that was infiltrating their land stop what they were doing. A bit of a saddened outcome occured to force such a transirancy to happen though & that was sad. The American Indian tribe that used "thier traditional whale hunting technique" by using a solid steel ship & mechanical harpoon to capture a & slaughter an innocent whale is due to a seriously big awakening one day though! That was so unfortunate & so wrong. The one woman of the Tribe was so courageous to stand alone outside of that crowd of her deluded Tribe & say "NO! These are our Brothers! They trusted us & now we're killing them?!" The director/producer seems to be a bit consumed w/ himself in a Bono-ish sort of way but I do comment his film. This is a good movie to watch.

I loved the DVD, have watched it three times now, it is deceptively simple but has a lot in it. My only criticism is that it was a Region 1 DVD and I couldn't play it on a new DVD player, watched it on my laptop but had to change the region to be able to watch it (something I can only do 4 times) for such an important DVD I thought it should have had a universal regionising (if there is such a word). I have now started to lend it out for others to view but worry that they won't be able to, defeats the purpose a bit. Great DVD and wonderful underwater footage. The criticism is technical.

Julian Lennon is so much more than the son of a Beatle. He shows the depth of his concerns about the future of our planet's health through the naratives of many tribes and conservationists who participated in various gatherings and dialogs. Some risked everything to get their message out to bring needed changes.

This film is beautiful, tragic, filled with commentaries on the unfairness of how indigenous people have been and continue to be treated throughout the world. It clearly, and in such beautiful language (combined with music, both ancient and new), shows our connection to the whales and dolphins in our oceans. After looking into the eyes of these majestic creatures, you cannot say they are simply animals. They are our brothers and sisters...they are our ancestors...they are us! Whaledreamers is a warrior's call to remember our stories...for without our stories, we are not truly alive.

Beautiful! Awesome in the truest sense! Great music. I would recommend this to anyone who values our oceans, sea life, and the first peoples on every continent.

Julian Lennon luckily has a heart and some money to bring change to the situation. Julian learned from his father John Lennon to care, Imagine and be active. This movie is so powerful, with words from the smartest people on the planet -- tribal elders. They take us to Australia to show us the ceremony to honor the endanged species, The Whales. Get this movie or give it to someone who is in tuned with the Earth Rhythms. The time is now -- the place is the Ocean -- get into it.

This is a truly magnificent DVD. A must see as it is both inspirational and beautiful. It took awhile to arrive but was well worth the wait...

I loved this John Lennon production. Visually beautiful, it tells of a gathering of aboriginal elders from around the world, who gathered in a sacred spot to sing the whales in, as they used to do in olden times. Powerful scenes of drumming and sharing lead to the whales arriving in response to their call. Awesome and inspiring, encouraging reconnection to the beauty of the natural world. One of my favorites. The John Lennon soundtrack is wonderful as well. Great film.

Wow!! I am so glad that I bought this dvd. It is beautifully done, and very powerful,I could feel the emotion whilst watching it. I will be re-watching it again and again. It would be good if more people could see this film, and realise our origins, and more about what our planet and world is all about, and about all the harm that has been done to peoples through money and greed etc. I would definately recommend it to all.