“Whale Dreamers” is a documentary about a tribe in Southern Australia called the Mirning tribe. They believed that their deceased ancestors have returned as whales. They had ceremonies on sacred land by the ocean. Over the years they were displaced from these grounds. They were not allowed to have their special rituals or be on their sacred lands. Their leader Bunna Lawrie decides to hold a summit meeting of tribes around the world to learn their tribal rituals and to unite as one kingdom. They are against war, terrorism, oil drilling in the oceans and killing whales.

This documentary also includes global warming issues. They briefly touch on 911, and other terrorist acts. They wish to communicate that we are a people of many different nations and beliefs who should try to live in peace. We should also protect our earth from all the things that hurt our environment. This was a very interesting film. I believe that young children may not understand some of the content of the documentary. Due to some violent scenes listed below, we find “Whaledreamers” suitable for ages 12 and over. This documentary has been awarded the Dove “Family-Approved” Seal.