Keiko: The Untold Story (2010)

Name: Keiko: The Untold Story
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-10-07

1h 15m

Running Time

Plot.

The millions of Keiko fans around the world finally learn the truth about what really happened when the Free Willy star became the first and only captive orca to be released back into the wild. The most unlikely candidate for release because of his long years in captivity, actually thrived for over 5 years in his home waters, gaining over 3000 lbs during his rehabilitation, mixing it up with wild orcas, swimming across the North Atlantic, and finally passing as a middle aged orca as the only captive orca to ever be successfully rehabilitated and released back to to the 'wild' - come join Keiko's Pod and help Rescue Rehab and Release all of the other whales and dolphins currently in captivity.

Where to Watch.

Rent

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Streaming in:
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Cast & Crew.

Keiko

Self (archive footage)

Theresa Demarest

Director

Naomi Rose

Expert Cast Narrator

Paul Spong

Expert Cast Narrator

Chris Borges-Silva

Editor

Media.

Details.

Release Date
October 7, 2010

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 15m

Genres
Documentary

Last updated: 2025-05-07

This Movie Is About.

animal rights

Wiki.

Keiko: The Untold story is a 2010 documentary film about Keiko, the Orca best known for starring in the film Free Willy and its two sequels. It was directed and produced by Theresa Demarest. The film made the official selection list of many film festivals, including the Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival, the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival and the Denver Film Festival.

In August 2013 a HD version of the film entitled Keiko: The Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy (HD) premiered at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood during the 20th Anniversary Celebration Benefit for the Free Willy Keiko Foundation. The World Premiere of the film included a Blue Carpet Ceremony with the stars and director of both Free Willy and the documentary.