Secrets of the Whales

Secrets of the Whales

TV-PG 2021 · 1 season · 4 eps · ★ 7.8 · Documentary

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Sigourney Weaver guides viewers on a journey to the heart of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species. With the help of new science and technology, viewers witness whales making lifelong friendships, teaching clan heritage and traditions to their young and grieving deeply for the loss of loved ones.

Directed by Andy Mitchell · Written by Brian Armstrong

Network: Disney+

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