Jacques Cousteau warned the world for decades about environmental issues, using his films and inventions to change public perception of the ocean.
“The extraordinary life of the ocean's great protector.”
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Jacques Cousteau warned the world for decades about environmental issues, using his films and inventions to change public perception of the ocean.
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Jacques Cousteau, the famed ocean explorer, dedicated his life to marine conservation. "Becoming Cousteau" follows his career from his early days as a filmmaker to his role as an environmental advocate. The documentary features archival footage and personal accounts, detailing Cousteau's work with the Cousteau Society. It also covers his influential television series, "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau." The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021, and was released on October 22, 2021.
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The GuardianAn account of Jacques Cousteau’s life, co-produced by his children, that is not uncritical, but could have yielded more insights into the family.
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- Meet Jacques Cousteau, ocean's great protector.
- See unseen footage from The Cousteau Society archives.
- Find out about Cousteau's environmental advocacy.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021.
- It was released on October 22, 2021, by Picturehouse.
- Liz Garbus worked for five years on this documentary with The Cousteau Society.
- The film holds a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 60 reviews.
- It features a cast that includes Philippe Cousteau and Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
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Who directed the documentary Becoming Cousteau?
Becoming Cousteau was directed and produced by Liz Garbus.
When was Becoming Cousteau released?
Becoming Cousteau was released on October 22, 2021.
What is the approval rating of Becoming Cousteau on Rotten Tomatoes?
Becoming Cousteau holds a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 60 reviews.
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