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FOR THE WHALES

58 minutes/Grades 7-Adult Stereo Sound (16mm available on 2 reels
for schools)

Produced by Rhombus Media/A film by Larry Weinstein

Having students write an essay on a single theme is a time-
honored tradition in most schools. Here's how internationally
renowned artists respond to this creative challenge by paying
tribute in many different media to one of earth's most magnificent
creatures -- the whale. FOR THE WHALES presents 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.

Awards: First Place, Banff Television Festival; Silver Plaque,
Chicago International Film Festival; Honorable Mention, Columbus
International Film & Video Festival; Yorktown Film Festival;
American Film & Video Festival; Ecovision

• "Provides a terrific pretext for introducing a classroom to
  contemporary artists... and to a very important ecological
  issue... would make a very interesting public library
  presentation." **** Video Rating Guide for Libraries
  

• "This outstanding production offering the thoughts and works of
  so many creative people is almost like being present in their
  company and sharing their feelings about whales. Recommended for
  classroom and library programs." Landers
  

• "An excellent international and interdisciplinary arts film...
  an extremely well-done production that brings the arts together in
  a profoundly sincere and emotional way." AFVA Evaluations
  

• "It's all great fun -- utterly quirky, informative and
  delightful." Variety
  

Subject Areas: CREATIVE PROCESS, LITERATURE, MUSIC,
ARTS/HUMANITIES, SOCIAL STUDIES, ENVIRONMENT, WHALES

ISBN: 1-56029-091-9

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