Unless your heart is made by stone, you most probably won’t be affected by the film ‘The Cove‘. The Academy Award winner for Best Documentary 2009, The Cove, unravels a saddening tale of the dolphin slaughter in the coast of Japan, Taiji. In the cove lies a dark reality sealed so tight that it hides a multi-billion dollar dolphin entertainment industry and an underhanded market for mercury-tainted dolphin meat. A mind-boggling truth, that just shows how savage humans can be all in the name of profit.

The synopsis:

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.

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