Actor and activist Adrian Grenier joined The Common Good to talk about his documentary, 52: The Search for the Loneliest Whale in the World, which is about the forgotten “52 Hertz Whale.” In our ever-present fascination with these majestic beasts, the tale of “52” prompts an intense reaction amongst our own species. Director Joshua Zeman also joined to speak about his work.
52: The Search for the Loneliest Whale in the World is a feature length documentary that takes audiences on a journey to find the forgotten “52 Hertz Whale”. Baleen whales, which includes blue whales and humpbacks, can make vocalizations at frequencies in a wide range—from 10Hz to 7000Hz (7kHz). Calling out at 52 Hz, a frequency unrecognized by other whales, this mysterious creature is believed to have lived its life in complete solitude, its calls forever unanswered by its own kind. In our ever-present fascination with these majestic beasts, the tale of “52” has prompted an intense reaction amongst our own species, pointing to a greater awareness of human loneliness than ever before.
Adrian Grenier is an American actor. He has played Vincent Chase in the TV series Entourage (2004–2011) and the 2015 film, and has starred in Drive Me Crazy, The Devil Wears Prada, and Trash Fire. On World Environment Day 2017, Grenier was appointed as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme. (1)
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