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Narrated by actress and animal lover Rene Russo, Free Willy Story: Keiko's Journey Home is an educational documentary about Keiko, the real-life whale who inspired the Free Willy films. This Discovery Channel video chronicles Keiko's capture in Iceland and subsequent captivity in Canada and Mexico. The story of finding a better life for the animal is told as Keiko journeys to Oregon for rehabilitation through the efforts of animal activists and Warner Bros. A special segment of the 46-minute program features Karla Corral, Keiko's trainer.