About the Project

Michaela Harrison, a devoted daughter of Yemanjá and a whale whisperer, has made it her life’s mission to care for and bless the Earth’s waters. In Candomblé, Yemanjá is the powerful Orisha of the sea, motherhood, and protector of fishermen. Michaela honors her ancestral assignment by singing to and with Humpback Whales, creating songs that mend the shattered collective spirit of humanity and support environmental protection, recovery, and balance.

The Documentary

This film will chronicle Michaela’s extraordinary journey of whale whispering from the United States to Brazil, depicting how she deepened her calling to sing with the world and with life itself. Featuring interviews with Michaela’s esteemed elders in Brazil and exploring more Black Feminist Oceanic voices from her community, the documentary aims to show how colonization and enslavement have led to our current environmental crisis. Michaela’s story, interwoven with her connection to the Middle Passage, bridges the past and present, illustrating the establishment of a capitalist society built on the free labor of enslaved Africans and their descendants. Our goal is to address how to navigate and transcend these destructive legacies to build a more sustainable and just future.

Michaela’s whale whispering will be the focal point, connecting multiple storylines of how other water guardians preserve culture and address oceanic climate change.

Support Us

Support this unique and powerful documentary that portrays Michaela’s spiritual dedication and environmental advocacy. Your contribution will help bring this important story to the world, inspiring change and fostering a deeper connection to our planet and each other.

What We Need & What You Get

We need $50,000 to complete this film. Your support will help us:

- Purchase high-quality drones and underwater cameras to capture the magnificence of the ocean and the grand scale of the whales.
- Donate and support leaders in Michaela's community, continuing to give offerings to those who have invited us into their spiritual practices.
- Highlight environmental issues such as dying coral reefs, over-fishing, and the general decline of ocean health using archival footage and dynamic animations.
- Record high-quality whale songs with high-quality hydrophones, supporting Michaela’s legacy.

By participating in our campaign, you will receive:

- Specialized whale whispering merchandise
- Meet & greets with Michaela
- And more exciting rewards!

The Impact

This film aims to connect people with the historical roots of our current environmental crisis, emphasizing the roles of colonization, enslavement, and capitalism. By sharing Michaela’s whale songs widely, we hope to engage audiences in the mission to heal both the waters and humanity. Michaela’s goal is to inspire global collective singing through “songversations” between human and whale voices, encouraging actions for planetary well-being and integrating whale voices into global decisions.

Other Ways You Can Help

If you can’t contribute financially, you can still make a difference:

- Spread the word about our campaign!
- Share our page @sharedwater on social media!
- Follow us and keep up with our journey!

Join us in bringing Michaela’s story to the world and inspiring a deeper connection to our planet. Your support is crucial in making this documentary a reality. Thank you!