Chasing Coral
Chasing Coral

Movie spotlight

Chasing Coral

2017
Movie
93 min
English

Coral reefs are the nursery for all life in the oceans, a remarkable ecosystem that sustains us. Yet with carbon emissions warming the seas, a phenomenon called “coral bleaching”—a sign of mass coral death—has been accelerating around the world, and the public has no idea of the scale or implication of the catastrophe silently raging underwater.

Insights

IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users93%
Director: Jeff OrlowskiGenres: Documentary, Environmental

Plot Summary

Chasing Coral is a documentary film that follows a group of divers, scientists, and photographers as they document the alarming disappearance of coral reefs around the world. The team captures stunning and heartbreaking footage of coral bleaching events, using innovative technology to record and reveal the devastating impact of climate change on these vital underwater ecosystems. The film highlights the urgency of the situation and calls for global action to protect these natural wonders before they are lost forever.

Critical Reception

Chasing Coral was widely praised by critics for its stunning cinematography, emotional impact, and urgent message about climate change. Reviewers commended the film for its accessibility, making a complex scientific issue understandable and compelling for a broad audience. It was particularly lauded for its scientific accuracy and the dedication of the team featured in the documentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually breathtaking and deeply moving, offering a stark warning about the future of our oceans.

  • Effectively communicates the urgency of climate change through the plight of coral reefs.

  • Inspiring for its portrayal of dedicated scientists and activists fighting to protect marine life.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praised Chasing Coral, with many expressing shock and sadness at the visuals of coral bleaching. Audiences found the film to be educational, visually spectacular, and a powerful call to action regarding environmental protection and climate change.

Awards & Accolades

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Nature Documentary (2018)

Fun Fact

The film utilized a novel time-lapse technology involving more than 700 cameras to capture the rapid deterioration of coral reefs, a technique that had not been previously used on such a scale.

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