
IN THE WHALE - the greatest fish story ever told
In the Whale, a feature-length film about a Cape Cod lobster diver who was swallowed by a whale and lived to tell the tale, is set to play on Saturday, October 10, at 12:00 pm followed by an exclusive Q&A with the director, David Abel. The Friends of the Acushnet Public Library sponsor this event.In the Whale is a feature-length documentary film directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe reporter David Abel. The film chronicles the extraordinary story of Michael Packard, a commercial lobster diver who survived being swallowed by a humpback whale off the coast of Cape Cod. Through stunning cinematography and intimate storytelling, "In the Whale" explores Packard's harrowing experience and its profound impact on his life and the community.In the Whale has received widespread acclaim, earning the Audience Choice Award at the New Hampshire Film Festival and Best New England Film at the Mystic Film Festival. Its compelling narrative and stunning visuals