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Release Date:
September 1, 2014
Original Title:
Hamilton's Journey - Manatees in a New Light
Alternate Titles:
Hamilton's Journey
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
Germany | United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR
Runtime: 52
As a manatee, one has to be extremely unlucky to be given a name. The young Hamilton is a living example of this. 600 kilos of pure friendliness – a sea cow, or manatee, is not exactly a paragon of beauty. However, they are without doubt the friendliest giants that inhabit the crystal waters of Florida’s rivers and shores. For the first time, a team of filmmakers has managed to observe a manatee for three years. As a result, the footage astounded even the experienced researchers of the Sirenia Projects. Besides, the gorgeous images of sea birds, alligators and dolphins depict the astonishing eco-system of the Gulf Coast and Florida’s crystal clear rivers.
Additional Camera:
Rick Allen
Cinematography:
Ulf Marquardt
Director:
Ulf Marquardt
Editor:
Marcel Buckan
Music:
Stefan Döring
Producer:
Ulf Marquardt
Writer:
Ulf Marquardt
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