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Summary:

FOR THE WHALES presents creative tributes to one of nature's most magnificent creatures. Featuring original music by such leading composers as John Cage, Toru Takemitsu, and Adrian Belew; the poetry and prose of authors Margaret Atwood, Stanley Kunitz, and Al Alvarez; and the sculpture and paintings of artists such as Bill Reid, Ronnie Landfield, and Kenneth Armitage. Rare footage of a Kwakiutl potlatch whale dance is also featured, along with the whale art of the ancient Peruvian and Inuit cultures, while stunning footage of whales in their natural environment reveals the magnificence and indescribable beauty which has inspired the world's artists.

Contributors:

Weinstein, Larry , director, producer

Fichman, Niv , producer

Belew, Adrian, 1949- , composer

Rhombus Media (Firm) , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

TVOntario , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In English.

Subjects:

Whales in art

Whales in literature

Genres:

Animal films

Nonfiction films

Experimental films

Online media

Internet videos

Performers:

With Robert Aitken and 20 others.

Production Credits:

Editors, Louise Moritsugu, Christopher Reilly ; cinematography, Andrew Binnington, Douglas Kiefer, Tobias Schliessler ; music, Adrian Belew and 7 others.

General Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed December 03, 2020).
Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (58 mins.))

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

1203113278

Other Control Numbers:

99368608600971 (source: VaAlASP)
5100857 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP5100857/avon