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1. metro.co.uk · 2018/04/02 · real-story-behind-freeWhat is the true story behind Free Willy, the movie based on ...

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   Apr 2, 2018 · Free Willy is based on a true story (Picture: Warner Bros) For many, Free Willy is the childhood story of a young boy who befriends a killer whale before heroically freeing him into...

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   Is Free Willy based on a true story?

   • But the real story behind the 1993 classic doesn’t have quite such a happy ending. Free Willy isn’t just a children’s movie that’s stood the test of time – it was based on a true story; the story of Keiko the killer whale. Keiko was captured from the wild near Iceland in 1979 and lived in a number of aquatic parks before appearing in ‘Free Willy’.

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   Where was Free Willy filmed?

   • While Keiko was trapped in Mexico, in 1992, Warner Bros. began filming the movie Free Willy – the story of a boy who helps free a captured orca from captivity. In addition to digital special effects, the studio filmed Keiko in his Mexico City tank, because US aquariums refused to allow filming the story in their facilities.

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   Does Free Willy have a happy ending?

   • For many, Free Willy is the childhood story of a young boy who befriends a killer whale before heroically freeing him into the wild. But the real story behind the 1993 classic doesn’t have quite such a happy ending.

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   Who plays Willy in 'boys & friends' based on a true story?

   • The film stars Jason James Richter in his film debut, Lori Petty, Jayne Atkinson, August Schellenberg, and Michael Madsen with the eponymous character, Willy, played by Keiko. The story is about a 12 year old orphaned boy named Jesse who befriends a captive orca, Willy, at an ailing amusement park.

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3. www.wideopenspaces.com · is-free-willy-a-true-storyIs Free Willy a True Story? The Real Tale of Keiko the Whale

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   Oct 30, 2020 · The 1993 movie was based on a true story about an orca named Keiko, who was also the real-life killer whale star in Free Willy. Keiko was captured from the wild near Iceland in the year 1979 when he was only two-years-old, and like his on-screen portrayal, he was placed in marine exhibitions in aquatic theme parks and amusement parks.

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5. en.wikipedia.org · wiki · Free_WillyFree Willy - Wikipedia

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   Free Willy is a 1993 American family drama film, directed by Simon Wincer, produced by Lauren Shuler Donner and Jennie Lew Tugend, written by Keith A. Walker and Corey Blechman from a story by Walker and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures under their Family Entertainment imprint.

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7. www.msn.com · en-us · moviesFree Willy Was Based More On Lies Than A True Story ... - MSN

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   The sad story behind the whale who played the orca in Free Willy is a cautionary tale that movies often depict a fantasy version of real life events.

8. savedolphins.eii.org · news · keiko-the-orca-star-ofKEIKO, THE ORCA STAR OF FREE WILLY, FAQ

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   Jul 19, 2023 · While Keiko was trapped in Mexico, in 1992, Warner Bros. began filming the movie Free Willy – the story of a boy who helps free a captured orca from captivity. In addition to digital special effects, the studio filmed Keiko in his Mexico City tank, because US aquariums refused to allow filming the story in their facilities.

9. www.youtube.com · watchKeiko's Legacy: What We Learned From the True Story of Free Willy

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   As part of our Monthly Speaker Series, ACS San Francisco Bay Chapter is honored to present Charles Vinick, "Keiko's Legacy: What We Learned From the True Sto...

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10. www.keikotheuntoldstory.com · about · keikoLong Synopsis - The Untold Story - Keiko The Untold Story of ...

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    The first in-depth cinematic look at the life and legend of the “Free Willy” star, “Keiko The Untold Story” goes behind the scenes of the controversial release in 1998 of the first and only orca released into the wild after being held for years in captivity.