Sonic Sea is a 60-minute documentary about the impact of industrial and military ocean noise on whales and other marine life. It tells the story of a former US Navy officer who solved a tragic mystery and changed forever the way we understand our impact on the ocean. The film is narrated by Rachel McAdams and features Sting, in addition to the renowned ocean experts Dr. Sylvia Earle, Dr. Paul Spong, Dr. Christopher Clark and Jean-Michel Cousteau. Sonic Sea was produced by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Imaginary Forces in association with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Diamond Docs.

Directors: Michelle Dougherty and Daniel Hinerfeld

Country: USA

Year: 2015

Duration: 60min

Language: English

Subtitles: Spanish

 

Daniel Hinerfeld

Daniel Hinerfeld is an award-winning director and journalist. He directs and produces films and videos for NRDC, including Acid Test and Stories from the Gulf, which aired on Discovery Planet Green, and Wild Things, which aired on Pivot TV. Prior to his role at the NRDC, he was a senior editor, producer and reporter at National Public Radio (NPR), where he helped launch The Tavis Smiley Show and Day to Day. His journalism and commentary has appeared in many publications, including Rolling Stone, The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times.

Michelle Dougherty

Michelle Dougherty is an American designer and director. She was born in Mexico City, grew up in California, and is a graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. In her professional career, she has directed projects ranging from graphic design to commercial directing, including advertising, television and film title sequences, feature film marketing and experiential design. Michelle has created Emmy-nominated main title sequences and has directed global commercial advertising campaigns. Her projects have garnered awards as well as being featured at the Walker Art Center, the Hammer Museum and the Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum.

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