“Ocean with David Attenborough” takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder or surprise, than the ocean.

The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.

Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.

Following the film, screening exclusively in cinemas, “A Deeper Dive with David Attenborough” takes audiences behind the scenes with additional footage and interviews on the making of “Ocean”.

“Attenborough matches the natural world’s grandeur with his own intellectual and moral seriousness.” — The Guardian

“An epic documentary that simultaneously extols the wonders of the ocean and underscores the urgent action required to protect it.” — The Scotsman

“A gorgeously-shot film that celebrates the unique beauty and diversity that comes from dipping our heads beneath the surface of the water.” — London Evening Standard

“Ocean with David Attenborough” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres June 20-26. Showtimes will be Friday and Monday, June 20 and 23 at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 24, 25 and 26 at 4:00 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona.