Keiko was only 2 years old when he was captured in Iceland. After living in an aquarium in Canada, he was then sent to Mexico City, where he performed for more than a decade. In 1991, Free Willy, a blockbuster movie, changed his life forever. Learn more about Keiko's life with the award winning documentary "Keiko, The Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy". Visit our website and choose your favorite streaming platform! www.keikotheuntoldstory.com | Keiko: The Untold Story

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Award-winning documentary about Keiko, the orca star of the hit film Free Willy | Keiko: The Untold Story

After Warner Brothers finished filming "Free Willy", the public around the world showed their concern about Keiko, the star of this 1993 blockbuster movie. The Free Willy Keiko Foundation was created and Keiko's journey back to Iceland begun. They wondered: will he survive the flight to the rescue center in Oregon? Can he be brought back to health? Can he be taught to eat live fish? Can he survive the air flight to Iceland? Can he live in a sea pen in his home waters? Can he learn to follow a bo

In 1998, Keiko - the star of the film Free Willy - became the first orca to be released into the wild after a life spent in captivity. Dave Phillips was in charge of making it all happen. 🎧 https://bbc.in/3qg8HMs | BBC World Service