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For the whales / Rhombus Media presents ; director, Larry Weinstein ; producers, Niv Fichman, Larry Weinstein ; produced in association with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, TV Ontario

Published
Toronto, ON : Films We Like, 1989.
Physical Description
1 online resource (58 minutes)
Additional Creators
Weinstein, Larry, Fichman, Niv, Belew, Adrian, 1949-, Rhombus Media (Firm), Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and TVOntario
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Language Note
In English.
Summary
FOR THE WHALES presents creative tributes to one of nature's most magnificent creatures. Featuring original music by such leading composers as John Cage, Toru Takemitsu, and Adrian Belew; the poetry and prose of authors Margaret Atwood, Stanley Kunitz, and Al Alvarez; and the sculpture and paintings of artists such as Bill Reid, Ronnie Landfield, and Kenneth Armitage. Rare footage of a Kwakiutl potlatch whale dance is also featured, along with the whale art of the ancient Peruvian and Inuit cultures, while stunning footage of whales in their natural environment reveals the magnificence and indescribable beauty which has inspired the world's artists.
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Duration
["00:57:55"]
Digital File Characteristics
video file
Note
Title from resource description page (viewed December 03, 2020).
Creation/Production Credits Note
Editors, Louise Moritsugu, Christopher Reilly ; cinematography, Andrew Binnington, Douglas Kiefer, Tobias Schliessler ; music, Adrian Belew and 7 others.
Participant/Performer Note
With Robert Aitken and 20 others.
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