Tahlequah the Whale: A Dance of Grief

Music by
Lolita Ritmanis

In the aftermath of her newborn baby’s sudden death, orca mother Tahlequah carries her daughter’s body across the Salish Sea in the incredible true story that captivated the world.

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Directed by
Daniel Kreizberg

Written by
Daniel Kreizberg

Produced by
Amy Andersson
Akvile Bliujute-Januse
Daniel Kreizberg
Meinardas Valkevicius

Music by
Lolita Ritmanis

JURY AWARD WINNER – DocsMX: The International Documentary Film Festival of Mexico City (2023)

AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD WINNER – Tirana International Film Festival (2023)

WINNER BEST SHORT BY A FIRST TIME FILMMAKER, NOMINEE BEST ANIMATED SHORT, NOMINEE BEST ORIGINAL SCORE SHORT – Next Generation Indie Film Awards (2023)

HONORABLE MENTION – Jackson Wild Media Awards (2023)

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