Apple TV+ will premiere 'Fathom', a new nature documentary, on June 25

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What you need to know

  • Fathom, a new nature documentary, will premiere exclusively on Apple TV+ on June 25.
  • The documentary follows the story of two scientists that study the songs of humpback whales.

Fathom, a new nature documentary about the communication between whales, is coming to Apple TV+ on June 25.

In a press release, Apple has announced that the film, which follows the story of two scientists who study the songs of humpback whales, will premiere exclusively on Apple's streaming service across the world.

Directed and photographed by Drew Xanthopoulos ("The Sensitives"), "Fathom" follows Dr. Ellen Garland and Dr. Michelle Fournet, two scientists focused on the study of humpback whale songs and social communication. As they embark on parallel research journeys on opposite sides of the world, they seek to better understand whale culture and communication. The documentary film uniquely reveals a deep commitment and reverence to the scientific pxrocess and the universal human need to seek answers about the world around us. From hypothesis to groundbreaking experiences in the field, "Fathom" showcases the passion, curiosity, collaboration, perseverance and work it takes for leading scientists to make scientific discoveries."Fathom" is produced by Sandbox Films, Impact Partners, Walking Upstream Pictures, Back Allie Entertainment and Hidden Candy. The film is produced by Emmy Award winner Megan Gilbride ("Tower") and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Andrea Meditch ("Grizzly Man"), Emmy Award nominee Jessica Harrop ("Follow This"), Greg Boustead ("Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds") and Emmy Award winner Josh Braun ("Wild Wild Country").

Fathom will premiere exclusively on Apple TV+ on June 25. If you want to experience the documentary in its best quality, check out our list of the Best Apple TV in 2021.

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