I watched the Oscar-winning documentary The Cove this evening.
The Cove follows an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers as they embark on a covert mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Taiji, Japan, shining a light on a dark and deadly secret. Utilizing state-of-the-art techniques, including hidden microphones and cameras in fake rocks, the team uncovers how this small seaside village serves as a horrifying microcosm of massive ecological crimes happening worldwide. The result is a provocative mix of investigative journalism, eco-adventure and arresting imagery, adding up to an unforgettable story that has inspired audiences worldwide to action.
The film makes you marvel, makes you cry, makes you angry, makes you frightened — not for the dolphins — for us. We are indeed a soulless species.
If you haven’t seen the film, you should. It’s good enough to win an Oscar and it’s important.
If you have seen it, what are we going to do about this tragedy?
Keep on eatin’ tuna.
Haven’t been able to bring myself to watch it. Even the clip they showed on the Oscars was kind of hard to take.