Seaweed Stories
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Seaweed Stories is a documentary film. directed by Jake Sumner. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Forest Whitaker, Kathy Ann Miller, and Charlie Yarish
Synopsis
Presented by Lonely Whale in association with Re:wild. Narrated by Forest Whitaker, Seaweed Stories is a vibrant, global look at the wonders of seaweed, and some of the extraordinary stories and characters whose lives have been entangled by this often overlooked marine plant which may hold answers to some of humanity's biggest challenges. Seaweed Stories includes insights from a Silicon Valley startup creating plastic alternatives from macroalgae, to the Indigenous Shinnecock Kelp Farmers using seaweed to prove their sovereign right to coastal land, and a scientist in South Korea supporting seaweeds' sexual reproduction to create new species that can withstand the effects of a changing climate.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lonely Whale
- Ways & Means
- Baliprod
- Borderless Film
- Mother Media
- RadicalMedia
- Smooth & Good Films
- Trousdale Ventures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seaweed Stories about?
Presented by Lonely Whale in association with Re:wild. Narrated by Forest Whitaker, Seaweed Stories is a vibrant, global look at the wonders of seaweed, and some of the extraordinary stories and ch...
Who directed Seaweed Stories?
Seaweed Stories was directed by Jake Sumner.
How long is Seaweed Stories?
Seaweed Stories has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Seaweed Stories released?
Seaweed Stories was released on October 5, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Seaweed Stories?
The main cast of Seaweed Stories includes Forest Whitaker, Kathy Ann Miller, Charlie Yarish, Danielle Hopson Begun, Donna Collins-Smith.