I attended the screening of this film last night that was followed by a panelist discussion. The production itself was informative, terrifying, disturbing and yet presented beauty and hope, - if we will it. The film presents a worldview of the plight marine life, documenting the procession of the denuding of the oceans for profit. Massive technological machines have declared war on the seas in which its inhabitants have no defense. The mission is to subvert for economic gain and it is escalating, seemingly immune to laws, regulations, policing and human consciousness. Viewers witness the slaughter of marine life that is barbaric and inconceivable. All the while avant-garde sushi restaurants flourish serving “designer” seafood to the wealthy, proudly labeling their delights as an endangered species despite the knowledge that the poor can no longer sustain themselves on the aquatic remnants left to them.
Anyone with an appreciation for life and the future of humanity will be changed after viewing this film. Whether one is a consumer of seafood or not, the ecological web of the oceans is the keystone to our existence on this planet. It is our responsibility to be stewards of our home and to demand that only sustainable seafood be sold and consumed. Ethical consumerism is a power we all have that can influence the demand on supply. Become educated in what you chose to eat. Question the source. Demand the truth.
Wendy, you'll see that I've spiced up your post just a bit by embedded a trailer of the film via YouTube. It is quite easy--I just did a search on YouTube and then, using the "embed HTML" selection, pasted this into the entry field of your blog entry. You just need to select "HTML view" when you do this. It is one of the tabs on the upper right corner of your entry window.
ReplyDeleteBritt, thanks so much! This really enhances the blog! I'll have a follow up blog regardig the panel discussion. Hmmm...very interesting.
ReplyDeleteTraca is a lovely person and certainly knows how to put on an event! This was another great experience you steered me into!
Absolutely--that's what I'm here for. ;o)
ReplyDeleteWendy, you said you were at a screening - is this movie showing locally? Or will it be soon?
ReplyDeleteLaura, this film was shown June 8th at the Seattle Int'l Film Festival and came back July 14th for one showing. I was told it will be available on DVD in December. This is the screening schedule across the U.S.
ReplyDeletewww.newamericanvision.com/eotl/screenings.html