HEATH LEDGER'S ANIMATED VIDEO KING RAT at THE MASSES

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Modest Mouse's new animated video King Rat - a protest against illegal whale hunts
Directed by the late Heath Ledger
NOTE - VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES.
August 4, 2009
Uploaded by okupasudaka

See the video at The Masses website - which Heath supported and worked among friends and other creative geniuses: wearethemasses.com/videos/modest-mouse-king-rat

The text below is from We Are the Masses

Modest Mouse "King Rat" Directed by Heath Ledger

In January of 2007, while visiting his homeland of Australia, Heath Ledger presented Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse with an idea to direct a video for their yet-to-be-released song “King Rat”. Heath’s vision, brave and unapologetic in its nature, would marry his love of bold and original music with his impassioned stance against the illegal commercial whale hunts taking place off the coast of Australia each year.

Always one to operate from his heart and take a stand for what he cared deeply about, Heath’s intention was to raise awareness on modern whaling practices through a potent visual piece without having to say a word. It was his way to let the story, in its candid reversal, speak for itself.

The video was fully conceived down to the last detail but unfinished when Heath passed away in January of 2008. We completed the video in his honor with the support and advocacy of Isaac Brock.

Proceeds from iTunes video downloads in the first month of release will go toward Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization organization committed to ending the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. We encourage you to visit their site in you are compelled to make a larger donation or volunteer your time. http://www.seashepherd.org

The King Rat video was directed by Heath Ledger, co-directed and illustrated by Daniel Auber with lead animation by Norris Houk, animation by Jade Taglioli and produced by Sara Cline of THE MASSES.

THE MASSES and Modest Mouse are proud to present “King Rat”. We hope Heath’s work inspires you in the same way his passion and bravery inspired us.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

King Rat sung live at KROQ - by Modest Mouse

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Heath Ledger talks about working with director Terry Gilliam - the last director Heath worked with before his tragic death
Uploaded by JodellesImaginarium2

Lyrics for King Rat