Chungungo: A mentor's tale

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Synopsis:
An endangered South American marine otter and her two pups lead the viewer into a poetic exploration of the gray area between comfort and action. From presenting a caring mother to a playful sibling bond to the kelp forests that nourish the family's entire ecosystem, this film aims to build empathy for animals as complex beings with far more depth than we give them credit for.

Accessible for free April 18-25.

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  • Director: Ben Goertzen

  • Producers: Rene Araneda Contreras, Mauricio Handler-Ruiz

  • Duration: 9min 38sec

  • Category: New Vision

EXTRAS

Sea Otters: Animals for Kids video, (2 min) Watch Now

Virtual Dive in a Kelp Forest, Monterey, CA from the California Academy of Sciences (3 min). Watch Now.

Sea Otter Cam, Monterey Bay Aquarium. Read more about Sea Otters.

Creature Feature: North American River Otter