
Dolphin Tale
PG, 2011, Warner Brothers
Director:
Charles Martin Smith
Starring:
Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Austin Stowell, Nathan Gamble, Kris Kristofferson, Morgan Freeman
Plot:
Swimming free, a young dolphin is caught in a crab trap, severely damaging her tail. She is rescued and transported to the Clearwater Marine Hospital, where she is named Winter. But her fight for survival has just begun. Inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life.
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Beached dolphin trapped in ropes
Themes: Animals, Bondage, Compassion, Helping Others, Helplessness, Trapped
2
Dolphins thrive when in community
Themes: Animals, Belonging, Community, Relationships
3
Wounded soldier's bitterness hurts family
Themes: Bitterness, Depression, Self-Pity, Wounded
4
Depressed paraplegic encouraged: life is not over
Themes: Disappointment, Discouraged, Facing Trials, Life's Plans, Self-Pity, Storms of Life
5
Townspeople prepare for coming hurricane
Themes: Alert, Armor of God, Facing Trials, Preparation, Storms of Life
6
Young amputee empathizes with disabled dolphin
Themes: Disabled, Encouragement, Self-Image, Understanding
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Man faced with failure encouraged to keep hoping
Themes: Failure, Giving Up, Hope, Hopelessness