‘Dolphin Tale’ Behind the Scenes: Winter’s Prosthetic Tail Video

Winter in a scene from Dolphin Tale
Winter in a scene from Dolphin Tale - © Warner Bros Pictures

Dolphin Tale, the inspirational true story of a dolphin named Winter who lost her tail in a crab trap, hits theaters this Friday. The feel-good film is looking to snare family audiences as well as animal lovers as it brings to the big screen Winter’s story, with Winter herself in the lead role. In support of the film’s upcoming release, Warner Bros Pictures has provided this behind-the-scenes look at Winter as she patiently waits for her prosthetic tail to be attached.

Winter’s human co-stars include Ashley Judd as Lorraine Nelson, Harry Connick Jr as Dr. Clay Haskett, Morgan Freeman as Dr. Cameron McCarthy, Kris Kristofferson as Reed Haskett, Nathan Gamble as Sawyer Nelson, and Cozi Zuehlsdorff as Hazel Haskett. Austin Stowell stars as Kyle Connellan, Frances Sternhagen is Gloria Forrest, Austin Highsmith is Phoebe, and Betsy Landin is Kat.

The Plot: Dolphin Tale is inspired by the remarkable true story of a courageous dolphin named Winter and the compassionate people who banded together to save her life. The comedy/drama will open in theaters on September 23, 2011.