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194827 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

Seal Island

194827 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

Explore the captivating life of seals in their natural habitat.

“True-Life Adventures”

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Explore the captivating life of seals in their natural habitat.

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James Algar

James Algardirector

Winston Hibler

Winston Hiblercast

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Seal Island is a 1948 American documentary film directed by James Algar. It won an Academy Award in 1949 for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).

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