Southern Resident Killer Whales
The Forgotten Songs Documentary
The lives of the native Coast Salish tribes and the endangered SRKW are beautifully interwoven both physically and spiritually.
The tribal members and whales alike have spent decades fighting for the survival of their cultures.
We examine the threats of assimilation and extinction from outside influences, what these losses would mean for our world, and what must change for these groups to thrive once more.
Members from three Coast Salish Tribes spanning three generations guide us into the world of Coast Salish and orca culture and history, while top orca scientists help us navigate the ongoing story of the SRKW.
Watch the journey unfold at @SRKWFILM
PARTNERS
Meet the Team
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Joseph Pelegreen
PRODUCER, DIRECTOR
Joseph is a writer, director, and producer known for his award-winning documentary Mamakrom, filmed in Ghana. His work across the country has appeared in the Sundance Labs and across CBS, HULU, HBO, ABC, Netflix, and AppleTV, and more.
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Ali Bair
CREATIVE PRODUCER
Ali's heart lies with meaningful stories that can affect significant change. When she is not producing documentaries, Ali can be found running her vintage and fly-fishing companies in the mountains, or working on feature films around the country.
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Derek Nielsen
CO-PRODUCER
After 20 years behind the lens, Derek's mission to capture, share, and preserve the fragile beauty of our planet has taken him to more than two dozen countries and across every continent. The standard of excellence in his work has made him one of the top fine art photographers in the country. -
Kalilah Robinson
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Kalilah's award-winning work as a cinematographer has taken her across the world, from her home of Bermuda to Paris, London, Los Angeles, and more. Her eye, kindness, and curiosity makes every team she works with better.