Whale, The

Synopsis: An orca separated from his pod is befriended by the residents of a community off the Vancouver Island coast, only to raise serious questions about the whale's welfare and exploitation by locals.

Aroview: Perfectly pitched at families of all ages, this tells the story of a baby orca named Luna that gets lost in picturesque Nootka Sound off Vancouver Island. Killer whales are social creatures and — without a pod to call home — Luna befriends and bewitches everyone she meets. Of course, bureaucracy being what it is, this couldn’t be allowed so the full force of the Canadian fisheries protection people are enlisted to keep Luna away from the people she loves to play with.

A brilliant story, superbly and powerfully told with wonderful pictures and a perfect voiceover from executive producer and Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds. I would be surprised if any viewer remained uncaptivated by one of the best nature documentaries in years. ~ Dan Slevin