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The whale detective [videorecording] / director, Tom Mustill ; producer, Bill Murphy, Tom Mustill.

Murphy, Bill, (television producer.). Mustill, Tom, (television director,, television producer,, narrator.). PBS Distribution (Firm), (distributor.). Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), (publisher,, broadcaster.).

Summary:

A filmmaker investigates his traumatic encounter with a 30-ton humpback whale that breached and almost landed on him while he was kayaking. What he discovers raises far bigger questions about humans' relationship with whales and their future.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781531711719
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (55 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches.
  • Publisher: Arlington, VA : PBS Distribution, 2020.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Title from container.
Wide screen.
"Subtitles are a function of the disc and serve the same purpose as closed captions"--Container.
"Described video (for the visually impaired) is available as a secondary audio track"--Container.
Participant or Performer Note:
Narrator: Tom Mustill.
Target Audience Note:
E.
System Details Note:
DVD ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
For private home use only.
Language Note:
In English with English subtitles.
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Described video for the blind and visually impaired.
Subject: Human-animal relationships.
Humpback whale > Behavior.
Genre: Nonfiction television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Nature television programs.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Wildlife television programs.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Innisfil Public Library System.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Stroud Branch. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Stroud Branch 599.525 Wha 31681010198869 NFDVD Available -


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