The Cove (2009)
| Director: | Louie Psihoyos |
|---|---|
| Starring: | Joe Chisholm Brook Aitken Mandy-Rae Cruikshank |
| Year of release: | 2009 |
| Running time: | 96 Min. |
| Age restriction: | 13PG V |
| Category: | Documentary New Releases |
Documentary following a team of activists led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O’Barry as they embark on a covert mission to infiltrate an undercover operation run in a hidden cove in Taiji, Japan. Driven by a lucrative black market for dolphin meat, the local fishermen are illegally capturing and slaughtering dolphins, causing a significant risk to public health as the meat they sell is tainted with toxic levels of mercury.
Awards: Won Oscar. Another 24 wins & 5 nominations
