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Deep Dive: Becoming Cousteau (2021)

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Becoming Cousteau
Becoming Cousteau is a documentary film directed and produced by Liz Garbus that follows the life and career of Jacques Cousteau, a renowned ocean explorer and environmental advocate. The film emphasizes Cousteau's efforts to raise awareness about environmental issues over several decades. It features unseen footage made accessible through collaboration with The Cousteau Society, providing a comprehensive look at Cousteau's impact on marine conservation. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021, and was released on October 22, 2021. It has received critical acclaim, holding a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 74 on Metacritic, indicating generally favorable reviews. The documentary not only pays tribute to Cousteau's legacy but also serves as a reminder of the ongoing environmental challenges facing the oceans today.

Why Watch

  • •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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Marine conservationDocumentary enthusiastsJacques Cousteau fans