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mrchipslewis8 karma

Do you think people are becoming more aware of the troubles regarding whale captivity, or do you think they are just as ignorant as ever. I remember Ric O'Barry said once that a dolphin's smile is one of the most deceptive things in the world, because they interact and enjoy being around with people at marine parks, is that also the case for killer whales?

mrchipslewis6 karma

Hi Louie, I'm a huge fan and follower of yours. I still remember the day I first watched The Cove and the impact it had on me when I was in grade 11. Now I'm in second year of University studying and practicing film. What really opened up my eyes as a film student was these words of yours in an interview: "film is the most powerful weapon in the world, you can use it to sell popcorn and get ten dollars for a ticket, or you can use it to change the world". Since then I've thought about how I could make a difference using my own skills as an artist, and it was all because of you starting back in 2009.

Here is my question: How is your upcoming documentary coming along, The Singing Planet/The Heist? (Also interested about the name change). Does it really cover the worldwide extinction of all species, and did you go all around the world getting footage? And thank you for everything you've done and continue to do, you are a true inspiration.

P.S. I thought Blackfish was really good as well, and I was glad to see you supporting it on the side with Gabriela. Also, I'm glad that you're still working with Ric O'Barry. I sincerely hope the Taiji dolphin slaughter ends in his lifetime so that he can find at least SOME peace.

mrchipslewis5 karma

Hi, I'm a huge supporter of whale and dolphin rights regarding captivity, which leads me to ask: did Louie Psihoyos have any involvement in making this documentary? If so what was he like? And do you have any idea how his next documentary "The Singing Planet" is coming along?

mrchipslewis3 karma

Cool!

mrchipslewis1 karma

Even if it was only 4 hours a day evenly for all those 22 years thats more than 32,000 hours.