Due to the chilly weather in the forecast for Friday night, we’re going to shift the film screening indoors, to the MIT Welcome Center (292 Main St).
🐋 We are delighted to show the documentary film Patrick and the Whale – an inspiring and engaging tale of Patrick Dykstra and a sperm whale “Dolores.” This outdoor event is free and open to all.
For years, Patrick Dykstra has dedicated his life to traveling the globe, following and diving with whales. Over the years, Patrick has learned how whales see and hear, how they perceive other creatures in the water, and how they behave at close quarters. He has a finely tuned sense and knows how to act when within touching distance of a whale. The film follows his personal journey and explores the psychology of a man who has sacrificed everything in his single-minded quest to connect with and understand one of the biggest creatures in the ocean.
Presented in collaboration with the Woods Hole Film Festival.
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All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Responsible adults, please keep a close eye on your kids.
Photos and/or videos will be taken at this event. By entering and attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in photos and videos of the event and that those photos and videos may be used by MIT in connection with communications about MIT Open Space Programming or in other MIT communications, and/or shared with third parties, including on the Internet. If you do not agree to this usage, please notify a staff member when you arrive.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment on our website and in person at our events. If you would like to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact us at openspace@mit.edu as soon as possible to allow us time to respond. Requests made less than 2 weeks before the start date of your program may not be able to be met in time.
We have assisted listening devices! Please feel free to ask a team member if you would like one (available on a first come, first served basis).
This event will follow MIT policies and Covid safety guidelines. More info can be found at now.mit.edu/policies.
With any questions, email us at openspace@mit.edu.
