Explore the profound connection between humans and dolphins in larger-than-life detailed IMAX®;Now playing
Dolphins have long fascinated us with their intelligence, complex social lives and playful antics. But what else draws us to these captivating animals? Discover the answer in Call of the Dolphins, the new giant-screen documentary now playing at the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS).
Narrated by Academy Award®-winning actress Mary Steenburgen, Call of the Dolphins invites audiences on an unforgettable journey into the fascinating world of wild dolphins, revealing the profound bond we share with these highly intelligent creatures. With stunning visuals and immersive storytelling on the world’s largest screens, the film takes viewers beneath the ocean’s surface for an up-close exploration of how dolphins live, play and interact—both with each other and with humans.
“Call of the Dolphins is an engaging and heartfelt glimpse into the marine world that underlines the need to better understand and preserve the dolphin’s natural habitat,” said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of MODS.These endearing mammals and their clever, emotional and lively dispositions populate Florida’s coastlines and beyond. Environmental sustainability is one of the Museum’s key educational pillars. Through our various marine education initiatives and programming, we hope to ignite a sense of wonder and stewardship for our ocean friends and the natural world that sustains them.”
The film features a range of remarkable stories, including those of Captain Wayne Scott Smith, who has spent 35 years leading dolphin snorkeling trips in the Bahamas and who shares a unique bond with Atlantic spotted dolphins; researchers from Hawaii and Florida’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, who are uncovering the mysteries of dolphin behavior; and members of the IFAW Dolphin Rescue Center in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, who save more than 300 stranded dolphins each year.
Call of the Dolphins is the latest giant-screen documentary from award-winning filmmaker Jonathan Bird,whose previous works include Ancient Caves (winner of the 2020 Best Film of the Year award from the Giant Screen Cinema Association), Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit and Secrets of the Sea, (winner of the 2022 Best Film of the Year award). Bird is also the producer and host of the Emmy® Award-winning series Jonathan Bird’s Blue World.
“Call of the Dolphins brings audiences face-to-face with wild dolphins, offering a fresh and immersive experience with these remarkable animals that have captured human imagination for centuries,” said Bird, director and co-producer of the film. “The film also introduces an enthusiastic team of individuals dedicated to understanding and protecting these intelligent creatures. I hope it inspires a renewed sense of wonder and a deeper appreciation for the importance of safeguarding their ocean home.”
Call of the Dolphins is produced by Oceanic Research Group Films and presented by MacGillivray Freeman Films. The film is family-friendly and has a run time of 40 minutes. For more information, visitcallofthedolphinsmovie.com.
The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. Call of the Dolphins is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX documentary film. For tickets, please visitmods.org/tickets and for showtimes, please visit mods.org/showtimes.
About the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater
The AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater, owned and operated by the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), offers an immersive and unparalleled experience on the largest IMAX screen in Florida, certified by the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA). Equipped with IMAX GT 4K dual laser projectors and a 15/70mm projection system, it is one of only five theaters in the United States to offer this format. This technology transforms the viewing experience on the six-story-high screen, enhanced by a state-of-the-art 12-channel sound system with 114 speakers delivering 52,000 watts of digital sound. From the faintest whisper to the earth-shaking force of a volcanic eruption, audiences will feel every moment like never before. The AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater is the only location in South Florida where you can experience the power of IMAX® with Dual Laser. For showtimes, please visit mods.org/showtimes. Private screenings are available, please inquire by emailing mailto:booking@mods.org.
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About the Museum of Discovery and Science
Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today the Museum of Discovery and Science
(MODS) is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. MODS connects people to inspiring science, providing STEM education and cultural experiences for 450,000+ visitors annually in the 150,000 sq. ft. facility. MODS is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for three decades. MODS has added to that distinction by being named Broward’s Hub for Resilience Education by the Board of the Community Foundation of Broward, selected by the LEGO Foundation as one of only 21 museums nationwide to join the Playful Learning Museum Network and awarded the prestigious 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum Service.
The Museum welcomes visitors from all walks of life. The Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. MODS is located downtown at 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, please visit mods.org or call 954.467.MODS (6637).
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About Oceanic Research Group
Oceanic Research Group, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the oceans through education. Founded in 1990 with a series of marine science films for use in the classroom, the company has expanded into teacher education, scholarships and the Emmy Award®-winning marine science programJonathan Bird’s Blue World, which began on public television and transitioned to YouTube in 2012. Call of the Dolphins is the company’s fourth giant-screen film following the critically acclaimed giant-screen documentariesAncient Caves, Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit and Secrets of the Sea. For more information, please visitoceanicresearch.org.
About MacGillivray Freeman Films
MacGillivray Freeman Films is the world’s foremost independent producer and distributor of giant screen 70mm films. Throughout the company’s 50-year history, its films have won numerous international awards including two Academy Award® nominations and three films inducted into the IMAX Hall of Fame, including Everest, the highest grossing giant screen film of all time. MacGillivray Freeman’s films are known for their artistry and celebration of science and the natural world. It is the first documentary film company to reach the one-billion-dollar benchmark for worldwide box office. For more information, please visit macgillivrayfreeman.com.
