Way of the whale

Re-Earth Initiative is proud to be a production partner with The Way of the Whale. This documentary weaves the history of the protection of the Gray Whale in San Ignacio, Mexico, with the life story of climate justice activist Xiye Bastida.

Through a journey into the past and across the Pacific Ocean, it highlights the intersectionality of the life and stability of the Gray Whale with our own. It also showcases the impacts of extractivist industries and the alternatives that communities across the Pacific Ocean have adopted.

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The film will be initially released in English and Spanish across Mexico and the Western United States. The accompanying Impact Campaign will allow anyone who watches the film to get involved with projects addressing Ocean protection and story building.

We aim to expand the narrative of what is possible when different sectors come together to tackle overconsumption, industrial shipping, waste, and extractive projects in key ecosystems. The documentary is currently in post-production and is set to release in the second half of 2025.