SYNOPSIS

Epic, revealing and emotional, that’s what you get when immersed in the secretive world of whales and see life and love from their perspectives. From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and conservationist James Cameron, SECRETS OF THE WHALES, a Disney+ original series from National Geographic, plunges viewers deep within the epicenter of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals and sperm whales. Featuring the expansive knowledge and skill of acclaimed National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Brian Skerry, the four-part Earth Day special-event series unveils new science and technology to spotlight whales as they make lifelong friendships, teach clan heritage and traditions to their young, and grieve deeply for the loss of loved ones. Filmed over three years in 24 global locations, throughout this epic journey, we learn that whales are far more complex and more like us than ever imagined. This is a personal story that very few are lucky enough to witness... until now.

SECRETS OF THE WHALES is narrated by award-winning actress and conservationist Sigourney Weaver (“Alien,” “Avatar,” “Gorillas in the Mist”) and scored by French composer Raphaelle Thibaut (“Incredibles 2,” “The Act”). The series is created by Red Rock Films.

CATEGORIES

Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series

Outstanding Narrator - SIGOURNEY WEAVER

Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program

Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program

Outstanding Sound Editing & Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program

...and all other eligible categories

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

"An astonishingly well-photographed deep dive into the worlds of orcas, belugas, sperm whales, narwhals and humpbacks"

Chicago Sun-Times

"It takes just a single glance at the opening scene…to feel you’ve been transported to paradise"

The Wall Street Journal

"Sigourney Weaver delivers a moving narration"

PEOPLE

"Visually engrossing"

The New York Times

"Breathtakingly beautiful, epic and spectacular"

Mashable

"Dazzles with its extraordinary footage"

Boston Globe

"Incredible. Amazing. Awesome."

Chicago Sun-Times

"Spectacular"

The Wall Street Journal

"’Secrets of the Whales,’ directed with award-level skill by Brian Armstrong and Andy Mitchell, is among the finest nature documentaries I’ve ever experienced."

Chicago Sun-Times

"Secrets of the Whales offers viewers a magical and stunning look into the mysterious and wonderful world of five incredible whale species"

Mashable

"Striking"

The Wall Street Journal

"Takes whale watching to a new level"

Boston Globe

"Amazing footage"

Chicago Sun-Times

"The sights and sounds in “Secrets of the Whales” are dazzling throughout, thanks in large part to the epic camerawork by Brian Skerry"

Chicago Sun-Times

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