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The Cove is a 2009 American documentary film directed by Louie Psihoyos that analyzes and questions dolphin hunting practices in Japan. It was awarded the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2010.
Aug 7, 2009 · Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health.
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- Documentary, Biography, Crime
- Louie Psihoyos
- 2009-08-07
May 17, 2012 · Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, The Cove follows a high-tech dive team on a mission to discover the truth about the international dolphin...
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- Participant
Jan 13, 2010 · The Cove tells one of the most inspiring true stories of our time. When an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers embark on a covert mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove...
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- TheCoveMovie
PG-13. Academy Award® Nominee for Best Documentary of 2009, THE COVE follows an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers as they embark on a covert mission to penetrate a remote and ...
Aug 5, 2009 · In a hidden cove near the Japanese coastal village of Taiji, sonar is used to confuse dolphins and lead them into a cul-de-sac where they're trapped and killed. Since their flesh has such a high concentration of mercury that it's dangerous to eat, why slaughter them?