love!
We visited the aquarium this summer and my son wanted to know more about Winter’s rescue! Great movie with actual footage!
LOVE the DVD
My sister Lilo and I loved watching the documentary from the the moment we first watched it. In fact, Lilo always follows the documentary with Dolphin Tale 2.
Dolphins Rule!
Too bad humans don't always do as well as our marine friends! This item is one to recommend to children and young adults of the next generation - perhaps even required in the classroom! -- certainly beats a lot of what students are being given!
A wonderful complement to A Dolphin's Tale
After we watched the fictionalized film version _Dolphin Tale_ with our 7-year-olds, we purchased this so they could see how Winter's story really happened. While the pacing of the documentary was sometimes slow, it was fascinating to see the real people who were involved in her rescue, and the real people who have been inspired and helped by her story. The experiences of real-life children and soldiers who see themselves and their own potential in Winter and all she has overcome were very touching--as was the story of Levi, the autistic boy who identified with Sawyer in _Dolphin Tale_. I highly recommend this documentary to any parent whose children loved the Warner Brothers film. Comparing and contrasting is a good exercise, and Winter's real influence is worth knowing about. (Also, once they know what real-life Abby Stone looks like, it will be interesting for them to see her in the background of _Dolphin Tale_ scenes featuring her counterpart Phoebe!)
Amazing story
Truly enjoyed this documentary. Heartwarming with many happy endings.
Heartwarming and informative
I bought this for my 6 year old granddaughter after we went to CMA. It was inspirational and heartwarming. The message was priceless.
Amazing Inspirational Real Life Story of Winter
I cannot express to you enough how amazing & inspirational Winter's DVD was to My family & I. It makes you never want to give up on any obstacle or difficulty your facing. I have several health issues & Winter has been an inspiration to me, to Never Give Up on yourself. Thank you Winter for inspiring others & myself.
Awe inspiring emotional journey
A very touching story so in depth that by the end of it i was reduced to such happy and emotional tears! She is an inspiration to all and we are very lucky to have her to look to for guidance and encouragement! Keep it up Winter!!!
It was lovely to have the 'Winter Dolphin' page on facebook reply back to the status i posted about this amazing DVD.
Inspirational
This video that highlights the rescue of Winter and eventually Hope, also shows how Winters story has been such an inspiration to so many, young and old around the world. Even my 7 and 8 year old grandkids were riveted to the story.
Thank you for putting this together.
Simply Amazing
I have been a wildlife rehabilitator for over 20 years, concentrating on North American mammals, but I have always had a passion about marine mammals. After purchasing and watching this DVD, that passion has grown exponentially. This true story of the rescue, rehab, and training of Winter is beautifully done and can be viewed by people of all ages. If you have ever heard the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," you will really appreciate the combined efforts of a number of organizations and people that resulted in a successful rescue with a happy ending. No, Winter will never be able to return to the wild, which is always the primary goal of a rehabber, but that fact did not make her new family work any less to save her. In fact, she has repaid their compassion 1,000-fold with her interaction with special needs children, adults, and veterans. Her spirit and refusal to feel sorry for herself continue to inspire people around the world, and that has been captured beautifully in Winter - the Dolphin That Can.
