Wow. Only way to describe this film, really. This is not just a piece of entertainment – it's a call to action. I don't want to describe this film in too much detail, because it is getting a cinema release here (starts August 20th at the Nova) and I'm hoping that everyone will go and see it.
When dolphin expert and activist Ric O'Barry discovered what was going on the small town of Taiji, Japan, he knew he would need help to get the story out. His friend photographer and environmentalist Louie Psihoyos made this documentary to expose the dark and bloody secret which Taiji goes to great lengths to hide from the world. In an operation resembling something out of Mission Impossible, Psihoyos assembles a crack team of army surveillance experts, special effects gurus, adrenaline junkies and free divers to get into the Taiji cove and capture this secret on film. What they uncovered was more horrifying than anything they could have imagined.
In terms of objective analysis of this film, I thought it was really well put-together: the structure was logical and dramatic, it was informative, well-edited, and it was as compelling as the best Hollywood thriller. Emotionally, it was a sucker punch. I cried and actually shook with rage throughout this film. I have strong reaction to anything involving cruelty to animals – I am a vegetarian and care deeply about animals rights issues – but I defy anyone to watch this film and not be profoundly moved and outraged. PLEASE SEE THIS FILM!
Five stars.
Visit the film's website to watch the trailer and take action!
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