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Director: Rupert Murray
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From Time Out London
A number of doom-laden docs have already highlighted the effect our lifestyles are having on the planet. Well, here’s another one to cheer us up. The film has a simple message: modern technology has caused us to over-fish drastically our oceans and, unless something is done, we’ll be eating jellyfish ’n’ chips by 2048. Director Rupert Murray (‘Unknown White Male’) takes us to Newfoundland, where cod have been fished out of existence; to China, a country which allegedly altered its catch-quota results to give a false impression of its dwindling fish stocks; and to the Strait of Gibraltar where sushi favourite, bluefin tuna, is in steep decline. The poignant facts and figures are offered by a host of likeable marine scientists, local fishermen and activists. The film is both a strangely entertaining antidote to TV’s excellent ‘Trawlermen’ series, and a sobering call to arms.Author: Derek Adams
Time Out London Issue 2025, June 11 - 17, 2009
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- A Ronald said...
- Posted on Jun 12 2009 19:13 Personally, I thought it was shocking and moving due to the amazing footage and stirring music but ultimately uplifting. I do not agree with your reviewer about it being doom-laden. Did he not stay until the end when the viewer was offered much hope for the future and ways in which the consumer can act now?
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Cast & crew
Director: Rupert Murray
Genre(s): Documentaries
Rated: PG
Duration: 86 mins
UK Release: Jun 12 2009
US Release: Jun 19 2009
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