To the Orcas with Love (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, To the Orcas with Love is a documentary film directed by Natalie Lucier, running about 56 minutes. “What we do to nature, we do to ourselves.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Stories of personal connections with orcas, beautiful cinematography featuring B.C’s resident orcas, and an evocative soundscape composed by Jeff Rona and Ben MacDougall provide an uplifting contrast to the environmental challenges we face. Inspired by elders including environmentalist and CBC Broadcaster, David Suzuki, whale researchers Alexandra Morton and Paul Spong, totem carver Wayne Alfred, and lifelong resident of the Broughton archipelago Billy Proctor, this film is anchored by Rob Stewart’s invitation to rise up and create the world we dream for ourselves. Viewers will come to understand the importance of the personal choices we make; it becomes clear that what we do to nature, we do to ourselves.

Who’s in it. To the Orcas with Love stars Rob Stewart as Self, David Suzuki as Self, Wayne Alfred as Self and Paul Spong as Self, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To the Orcas with Love page.

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