Actress and Singer Kristen Bell Contributes Original Song for Netflix Original Documentary Chasing Coral

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Actress and Singer Kristen Bell Contributes Original Song for Netflix Original Documentary Chasing Coral

The Sundance Film Festival Award-Winning Film premieres globally on Netflix and limited theatrical release on July 14

Los Angeles, CA - July 5, 2017 – Netflix announced today that actress and singer Kristen Bell recorded “Tell Me How Long” for the upcoming original documentary Chasing Coral, directed by Jeff Orlowski. Written by Dan Romer and Teddy Geiger, the song is a rousing plea about the climate crisis and the devastating phenomenon silently raging underwater -- the global bleaching of coral reefs.

"I was moved and inspired by Chasing Coral and its message of hope for our planet's future,” said Kristen Bell. “I feel a responsibility to care for the Earth in whatever way I can, and I was honored to lend my voice to the original song.  As we strive to make a better world for our children, I hope this film will ignite real action in advancing climate solutions in our global communities."

Romer’s previous film scores include the Oscar-nominated Beasts of the Southern Wild, Gleason, Finders Keepers, and the Emmy-winning Jim: The James Foley Story. “Tell Me How Long” co-writer Teddy Geiger is a singer-songwriter and producer, known for his compositions "Stitches," "Treat You Better," "Mercy," and "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back."

Actress and singer Kristen Bell can currently be seen in the NBC comedy series “The Good Place.” She is also known for voicing and singing the role of Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen, which she will reprise in the upcoming Frozen 2.

Orlowski’s previous film, Chasing Ice, received an Academy Award-nomination for Best Original Song for “Before My Time,” written by J. Ralph and performed by Scarlett Johansson and Joshua Bell.

ABOUT CHASING CORAL

Chasing Coral taps into the collective will and wisdom of an ad man, a self-proclaimed coral nerd, top-notch camera designers, and renowned marine biologists as they invent the first time-lapse camera to record coral bleaching events as they happen. With its breathtaking photography, nail-biting suspense, and startling emotion, Chasing Coral is a dramatic revelation that won’t have audiences sitting idle for long.

Chasing Coral premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Documentary Audience Award, and has since screened at SXSW, San Francisco International Film Festival, Hot Docs, Sheffield Doc Fest, Sundance London, Sydney Film Festival, Aspen Ideas Festival; and at upcoming environmental film festivals worldwide.

To capture the opportunity to spark action, Chasing Coral will be accompanied by an ambitious outreach effort to inspire the next wave of climate champions in the most unexpected places. For more information about the film and impact campaign, visit www.chasingcoral.com.

ABOUT NETFLIX

Netflix is the world’s leading internet television network with over 100 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Chasing Coral trailer from Netflix

Yes, there is a crucial hearing taking place in Washington today. But there are also crucial steps taking place at the UN where officials from around the world are convening this week to determine game-changing actions to reverse the decline in health of our oceans, people and planet.

Today, on World Oceans Day, check out the new trailer for the Netflix original documentary Chasing Coral, launching globally July 14. 

Trailer https://youtu.be/b6fHA9R2cKI

Chasing Coral taps into the collective will and wisdom of an ad man, a self-proclaimed coral nerd, top-notch camera designers, and renowned marine biologists as they reveal a phenomenon called “coral bleaching.” With its breathtaking photography and nail-biting suspense, Chasing Coral is a dramatic revelation that won’t have audiences sitting idle for long.

"Our oceans are dramatically changing and we are losing coral reefs on a global scale," said Jeff Orlowski, director of Chasing Coral. "We spent three years with divers, underwater photographers, and experts to reveal the majesty of our oceans, and the rapidly changing reality we're facing. We are excited to launch this trailer on World Oceans Day and help heighten awareness of the connection between humanity and our ocean."

Netflix Acquires Chasing Coral at Sundance

Netflix Acquires Chasing Coral at Sundance
The second film from Jeff Orlowski following his 2012 documentary Chasing Ice, the film is produced by Orlowski and Larissa Rhodes.

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[via press release from Netflix] Netflix Acquires Chasing Coral at Sundance

PARK CITY, UT (January 21, 2017) - Netflix announced today that the company is acquiring worldwide rights to Jeff Orlowski's Chasing Coral, with a release planned for later this year. The second film from Orlowski following his 2012 documentary Chasing Ice, the film is produced by Orlowski and Larissa Rhodes. Chasing Coral, an Exposure Labs production, makes its world premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival.

Chasing Coral taps into the collective will and wisdom of an ad man, a self-proclaimed coral nerd, top-notch camera designers, and renowned marine biologists as they invent the first time-lapse camera to record coral bleaching events as they happen. Unfortunately, the effort is anything but simple, and the team doggedly battles technical malfunctions and the force of nature in pursuit of their golden fleece: documenting the indisputable and tragic transformation below the waves. With its breathtaking photography, nail-biting suspense, and startling emotion, Chasing Coral is a dramatic revelation that won't have audiences sitting idle for long.

Critics have praised Chasing Coral ahead of its Sundance premiere, with Brooks Barnes of The New York Times calling it an "emotional race-against-time."

"Chasing Coral is a stunning cinematic achievement," said Lisa Nishimura, Netflix's VP of Original Documentaries. "Jeff has captured a beautiful view under the ocean seldom seen, giving viewers a first-hand tour through a dynamic and urgent issue. We are proud to have the film join our growing roster of films and series that aim to speak to a wide global audience and engage people simultaneously across borders."

Director Orlowski said, "This project has been a labor of love for so many years. We wanted to make sure that our film found the right home, especially given the global scale of this story. In partnering with Netflix, we're excited about working together to make a huge impact around the world."
"It took a village to make this film," Rhodes said. "We shot over three years, spent 650+ hours underwater including footage from over 30 countries with the support of hundreds of people around the world. We're thrilled that with Netflix, we'll be able to bring this story about corals to the surface."

Chasing Coral was produced in association with Argent Pictures and The Kendeda Fund and in partnership with The Ocean Agency and View Into the Blue. It was executive produced by David J. Cornfield, Linda A. Cornfield, Ryan W. Ahrens, and Jill K. Ahrens.

The deal with Netflix was negotiated by Submarine on behalf of the filmmakers. For more information about the film, visit www.chasingcoral.com.

About Netflix:
Netflix is the world's leading Internet television network with over 93 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

About Exposure Labs:
Exposure Labs, founded by Jeff Orlowski, is a film production company dedicated to powerful stories and creative impact campaigns