Resident Orca
Synopsis
Resident Orca tells the unfolding story of a captive whale’s fight for survival and freedom. After decades of failed attempts to bring her home, an unlikely partnership between Indigenous matriarchs, a billionaire philanthropist, killer whale experts, and the aquarium’s new owner take on the impossible task of freeing Lolita, captured 53 years ago as a baby, only to spend the rest of her life performing in the smallest killer whale tank in North America. When Lolita falls ill under troubling circumstances, her advocates are faced with a painful question: is it too late to save her?
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Resident Orca by Sarah Sharkey Pearce, Simon Schneide | 41st Miami Film Festival
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-11
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Miami Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Sharkey Pearce, Simon Schneider
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Sharkey Pearce, Simon Schneider
- Original Title
- Resident Orca
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 06/04/2024
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Sharkey Pearce, Simon Schneider
Sarah Sharkey Pearce, Simon Schneider
Simon Schneider
Tony Kent
Sarah Sharkey Pearce, Simon Schneider
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Sharkey Pearce
Director
Sarah Sharkey Pearce
Producer
Sarah Sharkey Pearce
Screenplay
Simon Schneider
Director
Simon Schneider
Producer
Simon Schneider
Screenplay
Tony Kent
Editor
Simon Schneider
Director of Photography
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What is Resident Orca about?
Resident Orca tells the unfolding story of a captive whale’s fight for survival and freedom. After decades of failed attempts to bring her home, an unlikely partnership between Indigenous matriarchs, a billionaire philanthropist, killer whale experts, and the aquarium’s new owner take on the impossible task of freeing Lolita, captured 53 years ago as a baby, only to spend the rest of her life performing in the smallest killer whale tank in North America. When Lolita falls ill under troubling circumstances, her advocates are faced with a painful question: is it too late to save her?
Who directed Resident Orca?
Resident Orca was directed by Sarah Sharkey Pearce, Simon Schneider.
Who stars in Resident Orca?
The principal cast of Resident Orca includes Not specified.
When was Resident Orca released and how long is it?
Resident Orca was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.