Film Review: ‘Becoming Cousteau’: A Worthy Examination of a Brilliant Career

Film Review: ‘Becoming Cousteau’: A Worthy Examination of a Brilliant Career
Jacques Cousteau brought the depths of the sea into our living rooms. The Cousteau Society/National Geographic Documentary Films
Michael Clark
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PG-13 | 1h 33min | Documentary, Biography | 22 October 2021 (USA)

Perhaps the first reality TV star, French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau introduced multiple generations to the wonders of the deep. As ripe and deserving a candidate as any for the subject of a documentary, this production—a joint venture between Disney and National Geographic—reveals the details of Cousteau’s lesser-known private life and his extensive work as a filmmaker and producer.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.
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