“The only field in which I know I am gifted is cinema,” writes Jacques-Yves Cousteau, a man more remembered for his technological innovations, scientific discoveries, and charming personage than for the dozens of films and television specials that he directed. The documentary Becoming Cousteau revises the conception of the deep-sea explorer in the popular imagination, portraying him as he truly was: a complicated and multifaceted man whose passion for the sea was vital in establishing many of our modern-day environmental movements. Directed by American documentary filmmaker Liz Garbus, and produced by National Geographic, Becoming Cousteau uses a variety of multimedia sources to weave together a holistic portrait of Cousteau’s life and legacy. The film is a visual treat for anyone with an interest in marine life, and it is sure to impart upon audiences the urgency of environmentalism and ecological conversation.
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