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Last modified: Nov. 25, 2013

Otter 501

Release Date: Friday, May 11, 2012 Limited

Director: Bob Talbot

G Documentary 1 hr, 24 m

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Plot

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Plot
A storm grows, a sea otter pup is separated from her mother, and a young woman bound for adventure blows in to town. On a wild, windswept beach these lives collide and an entire species' survival gets personal. Through Katie's eyes you will see our playful pup, otter number 501, get an amazing second chance at life in the wild. As the two learn to navigate the opportunities and risks of life without anchor we see the incredible efforts people have undertaken to return sea otters from the brink of existence. Framed against the strikingly beautiful Monterey Bay coastline, the last stronghold of these iconic animals, Katie discovers just how serious this threat remains.
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Parent Rating
G General Audiences
Runtime
1 hr, 24 m
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Language
English

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Otter 501 was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 11, 2012. There were 16 other movies released on the same date, including Dark Shadows, Hick and The Road. As a limited release, Otter 501 was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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