They thought Keiko would be happy if it was free. A while later they would discover the disastrous consequences. Free Willy in real life was not as beautiful as in the movie. And more than happiness, the event brought worry and sadness. When the most famous orca whale in Hollywood finally saw the ocean, it was too late. But desperate audiences pressured the studio for it to leave its tank. The end result was not what they were expecting. You can now also find us on Youtube: http://bit.ly/yt-thek

Acclaimed documentary Keiko: The Untold Story tells the story of the orca star of the hit film Free Willy. From capture to stardom to rehabilitation, from seapen to daily outings with caretakers, experience how Keiko gained over 3000 lbs, mixed it up with wild orcas, and even exhibited physical signs of attempts to mate, all the while thriving in the waters of his birth. Then join the director of the film, Theresa Demarest, and others as they discuss the making of the film and answer audience qu

57K views · 166 reactions | In 1998, Keiko - the star of the film Free Willy - became the first orca to be released into the wild after a life spent in captivity. Dave Phillips was in charge of making it all happen.  https://bbc.in/3qg8HMs | BBC World Service | Facebook

It’s probably the most famous orca in the world. However, its real story is still widely unknown. This is the true and moving story of Keiko, the orca from « Free Willy ». | Brut nature

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