Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story

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Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story
Directed byCharlie Hamilton-James
Produced byJeff Wilson
StarringBilly Mail, Susan Mail
Release date
  • 6 May 2024 (2024-05-06)(location)
Running time
77 mins
CountryUS
LanguageEnglish

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story is a 2024 documentary film about a wild otter named Molly and her human rescuer, Billy Mail. The film takes place on the Scottish island of Shetland and stars Billy Mail and his wife Susan. Charlie Hamilton-James directed the documentary which has a runtime of 77 mins. [1] [2]

Contents

Summary

The film follows the couple who live on the beautiful remote island and find the orphaned otter Molly washed up on their shore. The couple take on a parental role, helping the completely dependent Molly survive while she helps Billy and Susan blossom. [3] [2]

Reception

Accolades

AwardDateCategoryRecipientResultRef.
San Francisco International Film Festival April 28, 2024Best Documentary FeatureBilly & Molly: An Otter Love StoryNominated [4]
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards November 10, 2024 Best Documentary Feature Nominated [5]
Best Science/Nature DocumentaryNominated
Best New Documentary Filmmaker(s) Charlie Hamilton James Nominated
Best Narration Charlie Hamilton James, Billy Mail & Susan MailNominated
Best ScoreErland CooperNominated
Best Cinematography Charlie Hamilton James, Johnny Rolt & Bertie GregoryNominated

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References

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  3. "'Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story' a heart-warming story of unlikely friendship". ABC7 Chicago. 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  4. Anderson, Erik (May 1, 2024). "'Sugarcane,' 'The Teacher' Earn Awards at 67th San Francisco International Film Festival as SFFILM Enters a State of Change". Awards Watch. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
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