Dolphin Tale is all prepared to swim into theaters on September 23rd. The cast and crew have been making their rounds doing the usual press/promo stops. The big presser was held earlier this week where the real-life star of the flick resides in Clearwater, Florida.

Much like Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr., Nathan Gamble along with a few other members of the cast & crew who met with an assortment of journalists; Winter the dolphin also made time at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium – where a good portion of Dolphin Tale was shot – to meet & greet the cinematic pundits.

Below are video clips of CMA’s CEO – and executive producer of the flick – David Yates, discussing the story behind the tail. Also included are Winter’s wonderful trainer Abby Stone, who was doing some exercises with the inspirational star and even chimed in on what it’s like working with Winter on a daily basis at the end of the clip.

David Yates

Winter & Abby Stone

Report and video by Joe Belcastro