Come watch and discuss an IMAX documentary called Humpback Whales. Part of this movie were filmed in Hawaii! The documentary will be introduced by staff from the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and a question and answer session will follow the showing.

Here is the synopsis from the movie’s website (http://macgillivrayfreeman.com/project/humpback-whales/):

Narrated by two-time Golden Globe® nominee Ewan McGregor, Humpback Whales is an extraordinary journey into the mysterious world of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring marine mammals. Set in the spectacular waters of Alaska, Hawaii and Tonga, this ocean adventure offers audiences an up-close look at how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young. Captured for the first time with IMAX 3D cameras, and found in every ocean on earth, humpbacks were nearly driven to extinction 50 years ago, but today are making a slow but remarkable recovery. Join a team of researchers as they unlock the secrets of the humpback and find out why humpbacks are the most acrobatic of all whales, why they sing their haunting songs, and why these intelligent, 55-foot, 50-ton animals migrate up to 10,000 miles round-trip every year.

The film is 40 minutes, and the making-of video is 20 minutes.

Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.