Fathom

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Fathom

2021,

1h 27m,

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Directed and photographed by Drew Xanthopoulos ("The Sensitives"), "Fathom" follows Dr. Ellen Garland and Dr. Michelle Fournet, two scientists focused on the study of humpback whale songs and social communication. As they embark on parallel research journeys on opposite sides of the world, they seek to better understand whale culture and communication. The documentary film uniquely reveals a deep commitment and reverence to the scientific process and the universal human need to seek answers about the world around us. From hypothesis to groundbreaking experiences in the field, "Fathom" showcases the passion, curiosity, collaboration, perseverance and work it takes for leading scientists to make scientific discoveries.

Tim Grierson

Screen International

Jul 12, 2021

If one can get on Fathom's gently curious wavelength, there's a quiet dignity to its study of the solitary souls out there trying to find communion with similar spirits.

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Amy Nicholson

New York Times

Jul 1, 2021

B-

The doc feels like science-fiction without the fiction. Swap whales for aliens and these two doctors aglow with the thrill of discovery could double for Jodie Foster in "Contact" or Amy Adams in "Arrival."

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Jun 28, 2021

2/5

The result is a gorgeously filmed (some stunning footage from Alaska and French Polynesia) dirge about the humdrum reality of scientific fieldwork that concludes with nothing more revelatory than, "Whales communicate!"

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Clement Tyler Obropta

Film Inquiry

Apr 23, 2022

As a portrait of the scientific process, Fathom is a fascinating watch.

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Carson Timar

Clapper

Feb 22, 2022

For audience members wanting a raw look at the world of scientific study, this will probably fill that niche fine, but for anyone else, the film simply lacks much that would feel rewarding.

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Stephen Saito

Moveable Fest

Aug 15, 2021

Fathom runs as deep as the waters in which Dr. Fournet and Dr. Garland gather their data, searching for answers about how language evolved to the point where it is now but uncovering even more than they had imagined in how we relate to one another.

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Megan Gilbride

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Andrea Meditch

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Directed and photographed by Drew Xanthopoulos ("The Sensitives"), "Fathom" follows Dr. Ellen Garland and Dr. Michelle Fournet, two scientists focused on the study of humpback whale songs and social communication. As they embark on parallel research journeys on opposite sides of the world, they seek to better understand whale culture and communication. The documentary film uniquely reveals a deep commitment and reverence to the scientific process and the universal human need to seek answers about the world around us. From hypothesis to groundbreaking experiences in the field, "Fathom" showcases the passion, curiosity, collaboration, perseverance and work it takes for leading scientists to make scientific discoveries.

Director: Drew Xanthopoulos
Producer: Megan Gilbride
Production Co: Hidden Candy, Impact Partners, Back Allie Productions, Sandbox Films, Walking Upstream Pictures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 25, 2021
Runtime: 1h 27m

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