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Reel Science: Keiko: The Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy
Watch and learn at The Empirical Theater as OMSI brings the science of your favorite movies and documentaries to life on the big screen. Perfect for science and film lovers alike, this series combines the best Science Pub with the fun of movie night, bringing in experts to amplify your movie-watching experience.
6:15PM | Doors Open
6:30PM | Keiko: The Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy (1hr 15 mins)
7:45PM | Q&A with Filmmaker Theresa Demarest and Guests
Tickets: $8 adults; $7 youth/seniors; OMSI members receive 15% off.
ABOUT THE FILM:
Watch how Keiko, the orca star of the hit film Free Willy, became the first captive orca to be successfully returned to his ocean. 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.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2165342-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2165342-2
