In Ocean with David Attenborough, the world’s most authoritative environmental voice makes an impassioned plea against the destruction of our oceans. In this Goggler exclusive, we spoke to directors Keith Scholey and Colin Butfield about working with Sir David Attenborough, the film’s messaging, and how they went about shooting a nature documentary.
Ocean with David Attenborough premieres on Disney Plus and Disney Plus Hostar on Sunday June 8.
David Attenborough delivers his greatest message of hope in our spectacular new film, Ocean with David Attenborough. The powerful documentary film from Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios was released as a global cinema event from May 8, coinciding with David Attenborough’s 99th birthday. The film will be available globally on National Geographic, Disney Plus Hotstar, and Hulu from June 8.
Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. In the film the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.
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