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New documentary on Keiko the orca

By December 5, 2025No Comments

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Discover the extraordinary true story behind the world’s most iconic whale in a powerful new documentary co-produced by Sky. Tracing Keiko’s incredible journey from his capture in Icelandic waters in 1979 to his groundbreaking rehabilitation across Mexico, the U.S., Iceland, and Norway, the series reveals the life of the orca who captured hearts worldwide as “Willy” in the Free Willy movies. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage and intimate interviews with those closest to him — including voices speaking publicly for the first time — this definitive portrait offers an unparalleled look at Keiko’s legacy, his resilience, and the global movement he inspired.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Keiko’s full life history can be found here

 

Photo Credit: Mark Berman
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