What Killed the Whale?
Synopsis
In this critical investigation into the most arresting victims of the climate emergency, biologist Ella Al-Shamahi joins a specialist autopsy into the death of a 40-foot sei whale, which washed up near Edinburgh. Across the 90-minute single doc, Ella sets out to uncover why whales are dying in record numbers and whether or not the crisis is man-made.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Leven
- Screenplay & Story
- Russell Leven
- Original Title
- What Killed the Whale?
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- STV Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Leven
Russell Leven
Alastair McCormick, Peter Keith
Jonathan Seal
Russell Leven
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Leven
Producer
Jonathan Seal
Editor
Alastair McCormick
Director of Photography
Russell Leven
Writer
Peter Keith
Director of Photography
Russell Leven
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is What Killed the Whale? about?
In this critical investigation into the most arresting victims of the climate emergency, biologist Ella Al-Shamahi joins a specialist autopsy into the death of a 40-foot sei whale, which washed up near Edinburgh. Across the 90-minute single doc, Ella sets out to uncover why whales are dying in record numbers and whether or not the crisis is man-made.
Who directed What Killed the Whale??
What Killed the Whale? was directed by Russell Leven.
Who stars in What Killed the Whale??
The principal cast of What Killed the Whale? includes Ella Al-Shamahi.
When was What Killed the Whale? released and how long is it?
What Killed the Whale? was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What Killed the Whale??
What Killed the Whale? holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).