NFB Collection
We Call Them Killers
197215 min 45 secFilm: Documentary
Direction: Tom Shandel
Production: Peter Jones
A rare opportunity to observe two killer whales, Haida and Chimo, kept at the time of filming at the Victoria Sealand of the Pacific Aquarium. Far from any show of ferocity, the huge mammals display a sense of fun and rapport with their trainers, especially during their performances for the public. Dr. Paul Spong, noted cetologist, describes his attempts at inter-species communication. Musician Paul Horn captivates Haida with the sounds of his flute.
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Subject categories
- Animals > AquariumsAquatic AnimalsSports and Recreation
Credits
- featuring
- Paul Spong
- Paul Horn
- Mark Perry
- director
- Tom Shandel
- photography
- Doug McKay
- Bill Schmalz
- photography assistance
- Chris Berry
- John Holbrook
- underwater camera
- Chester Beachell
- underwater sound
- Chester Beachell
- sound
- Barry P. Jones
- Joseph Champagne
- Bill Armstrong
- re-recording
- Barry P. Jones
- production manager
- Lynn Watney
- grip
- Patrick Hollywell
- editing
- Werner Aellen
- producer
- Peter Jones
Awards
- Certificate of Award for Honourable MentionInternational Wildlife Film Festival