Dolphin documentary

November 23, 2006 10:24 PM

What is the best dolphin documentary you have seen?

Even though I love to hate dolphins, I'm looking for a documentary that focuses on dolphins specifically, but if it is a "whales-and-dolphins" type programme, that's ok too.

I'm looking for something beyond the basic -- something supremely moving or interesting.

Does one exist?

The documentary needs to be available for purchase or download.

posted by mjao to Pets & Animals (4 answers total)

Fungi the dolphin has been in Dingle Bay Kerry, Ireland since 1984. He stays there of his own accord and swims/plays with anyone who cares to join him.

Saw a documentary about him , 10 years or so ago , called 'The Dolphins Gift' which looked at him and his affect on people who swam with him.

You can purchase it here:

DVD $24.95 including shipping.
posted by kenaman at 1:23 AM on November 24, 2006

I once saw one conducted by Robin Williams, and it was awesome. I has to be this one, since I don't think there is more than one documentary with him and dolphins.
posted by micayetoca at 5:55 AM on November 24, 2006

I will second the "one with Robin Williams" recommendation. I really liked it, and I don't much like him!
posted by Richat at 11:23 AM on November 24, 2006

I'm a couple of days late, but FWIW, I saw an awesome documentary at IMAX in Sydney several (at least 6 or 7) years ago. I've got no idea what it's called or where the IMAX archives are (I believe it was called "Dolphins", though).
posted by cholly at 12:58 AM on November 26, 2006