Join the Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center for a day of ocean and Great Lakes Films.
NOAA's Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary hosts the Thunder Bay International Film Festival in partnership with the International Ocean Film Festival, the premier global platform for ocean literacy and education through independent film.
Program #7 in Theater 2:
Earth is Blue: Beavers of Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, 2 min
Have you ever seen a busy beaver in Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary? Learn more about this keystone species in this #EarthIsBlue video!
Can this Historic Sailboat Handle Lake Huron?, Great Lakes Now (USA) 10 min
Mackinaw boats used to be a common sight on the #greatlakes. Today they've all but vanished. Luckily, one group in Tawas City, #michigan is working to keep the legacy of this historic #sailboat alive. Ward Detwiler met up with Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing and tried his hand at sailing a mackinaw boat on #lakehuron.
Sequoias of the Sea, Natasha Benjamin & Ana Blanco (USA) 14 min
Kelp stalks - or stipes - can grow a foot a day to reach up to 175 feet, and until recently their underwater forests could be found in abundance along the shores of Northern California. But, after a wasting disease killed off the sunflower sea stars, the population of purple sea urchins exploded, and the kelp is high on these invertebrates’ diet. Today, divers are clearing places free of urchins so that kelp can return.
Tahlequah the Whale: A Dance of Grief, Daniel Kreizberg (Lithuania) 15 min
This film intertwines the heart-wrenching journey of orca mother Tahlequah, carrying her deceased newborn across the Salish Sea in July 2018, with broader human tales of loss. Woven into the film’s rich orchestral tapestry are the authentic orca archival sounds, captured by underwater hydrophones. With stunning frame-by-frame animation, this poignant story explores grief, resilience, and our collective responsibility towards the planet’s future.
Daughter of the Sea, Nicole Gormley & Nancy Kwon (USA) 18 min
Daughter of the Sea follows Jaeyoun Kim’s transition from corporate life in Seoul to her roots as a haenyeo, a free diver in Mara Island, South Korea. The film beautifully blends Kim’s stunning dive cinematography with a deep exploration of overcoming depression and finding fulfillment, in the healing power of home and nature.
Fish With a Story, Karen Logan & Melissa Raemakers (South Africa) 45 min
A group of women from a small coastal town in South Africa guide us through their community’s conservation efforts, and their country’s deeply troubled colonial past. From beautiful to chilling, we’re inspired by the resilience of the main characters. Though their past is rooted in scarcity, they create a world of abundance they generously share with others. Powerful storytelling, highlighting voices that lead straight to the viewer’s heart.
Deep Trouble, Lavinia Currier (USA) 10 min
Two friends from different backgrounds make a desperate plea for a moratorium on the latest ocean scourge–deep sea mining. World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle urge us to speak up and put an end to corporate greed that reaches new lows–the bottom of the ocean, home to hundreds yet to be discovered unique species.
Stay after for a life discussion!
Date & Time
Sat, Jan 25, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Venue Details
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center THEATER 2
500 West Fletcher Street Alpena, Michigan 49707
Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Established in 2010 by local community leaders, the Friends of TBNMS is a nonprofit 501(c)3. Its founders envisioned the significant opportunity the sanctuary offered for protecting our Great Lakes and their rich maritime history, hands-on educational experiences for area students, and local economic development. Today, that vision has become a reality with the Friends of TBNMS sharing a close working relationship with the sanctuary staff, playing a critical role in funding the sanctuary’s education programs, community outreach efforts, unique museum experiences, and research.
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