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A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world. After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal. Watch this wonderful documentary that deeply touches the heart and then join us for the discussion of this movie on Sunday, March 28 at 8 pm ET/6 pm MT. Rev. George Maddox will be leading us for this month’s movie discussion group.
My Octopus Teacher is available to stream on Netflix.