Becoming Cousteau

A thoughtful, visually rich portrait that immerses you in a life of discovery and growing environmental urgency.

Directed by

Liz Garbus

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Philippe Cousteau, Jean-Michel Cousteau

Tagline

The extraordinary life of the ocean's great protector.

Overview

Adventurer, filmmaker, inventor, author, unlikely celebrity and conservationist: For over four decades, Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his explorations under the ocean became synonymous with a love of science and the natural world. As he learned to protect the environment, he brought the whole world with him, sounding alarms more than 50 years ago about the warming seas and our planet’s vulnerability. In BECOMING COUSTEAU, from National Geographic Documentary Films, two-time Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Liz Garbus takes an inside look at Cousteau and his life, his iconic films and inventions, and the experiences that made him the 20th century’s most unique and renowned environmental voice — and the man who inspired generations to protect the Earth.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Environment, exploration, science, celebrity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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