Who has seen "The Cove" (a documentary about dolphin slaughter in Japan)? I saw it this weekend and

[skipos]

I think most DUers would find it interesting. If you don't know about the movie, here is part of a review from the Chicago Tribune to give you some background...

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How does one expose the secret systematic slaughter of 23,000 dolphins?

It helps to have a billionaire, plus a dedicated activist, a neophyte filmmaker, two of the world's best free-divers, a former avionics specialist from the Canadian Air Force, a logistics whiz trained in transporting pop-music stars around the world, a maritime technician, a military infrared camera for night cinematography, unmanned aerial drones, a blimp and fake rocks specially designed by George Lucas' Industrial Light & Magic to hold secret cameras.

Also required? A willingness to risk arrest, police harassment and potentially much worse.

That was the "Ocean's Eleven"-style team assembled to make this year's Sundance sensation "The Cove," the unconventional true-life environmental thriller that brings to light the mass killings of dolphins, specifically those exterminated in the Japanese port village of Taiji, just south of Osaka. The footage in the film, which opened in L.A. theaters Friday, is shocking -- a tranquilly beautiful Japanese bay turned red with the blood of dolphins, as well as graphic images of fishermen spearing the gentle, highly intelligent sea mammals.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/green/sns-green-la-et-dolphin-slaughter-movie,0,7152004.story
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Yes, it is disturbing, but there is only a minute or two of visually graphic footage. It would be a shame to miss this movie because you don't like the idea of seeing bloodshed, as it is about 2% of the movie and most people have seen worse on the television. I was most fascinated by the effort the Japanese put into trying to hide the facts and prevent discovery, and the effort made by the filmmakers to uncover the truth. This documentary captures true activism in way most of my favorite documentaries don't.

Trailer is here:
http://www.thecovemovie.com/

List of screenings here:
http://www.thecovemovie.com/festivals/upcoming_screenings.htm
I saw it in Michigan.

Who has seen it? Who is going to see it? Who has reservations about seeing it?

[ThomWV]

1. It is always a good idea to mention the subject of a movie you are trying to promote

The movie must be about something. Why don't you tell us what it is?

[skipos]

2. You are right. I kind of assumed most people knew about it but I shouldn't have.

I'll add something.

[ThomWV]

3. Just a little hint would do

Something like "this documentary about child abuse in America" or "this documentary about drunk driving in America", something like that would be enough. I know I could just click in the link but it would be better of you post had incited my interest.

[nashville_brook]

4. we're going today -- Winter Park has it (Orlando)

[mod mom]

5. Just yesterday, my brother sent me footage of dozens of dolphins swimming alongside

his 30' sailboat in the Chesapeake Bay and later I saw a post for this movie. My daughter (11yo) wants to be a marine biologist, and we looked up to where we could see the movie. Nowhere w/in 50 miles. I'll have to wait for the DVD. So sad that this happens to any magnificent animal.

[OwnedByFerrets]

6. Its not that I dont like bloodshed.

I cant watch stuff like this because I am so helpless to stop it and that fact bothers me too much. I am glad it was made, however, and I hope it gets lots of attention.

[skipos]

9. I understand why someone would feel helpless

but even seeing this movie is better than doing nothing. Enough people see the movie and the media will spend more time talking about it. The more everyone is talking about it, the more pressure the Japanese will feel to stop. It is clear in the movie how much the Japanese DO NOT want people to know what is going on.

The movie's website covers other things you can do as well.

[panader0]

7. I grew up in Hawaii and every year there was a slaughter of sharks

on (Kauai) I believe. They would lure the sharks into a cove with a fresh killed cow anchored in the middle, then dozens or more shooters standing on the rocks above would fire away, creating a blood frenzy of churning water. Sharks can be dangerous for certain, but the mass killing is un- called for. When I lived in Texas, there was a yearly rattlesnake roundup.
I have heard of the "Cove" and look forward to seeing it.

[glitch]

8. I have been wanting to see this kind of movie for years. K & R

Movies about true activists fighting the clearcutting of our planet.
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