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Sea of Shadows

2019 · Movie · 106 min · ★ 7.7

Documentary

The vaquita, the world’s smallest whale, is nearing extinction as its habitat is destroyed by Mexican cartels and the Chinese Mafia, who harvest the totoaba fish, the “cocaine of the sea.” Environmental activists, the Mexican navy, and undercover investigators are fighting back against this illegal multimillion-dollar business.

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Details
Years
2019
Release date
2019-09-20
Language
English
Runtime
106 min
Max quality
HD
TMDB rating
7.7/10 (56 votes)

Themes

  • dolphin
  • chinese mafia
  • sea shepherd
  • extinction
  • endangered species
  • investigative journalism
  • mexican cartel
  • environmental activist
  • illegal activity
  • illegal fishing
  • crime documentary
  • businessman criminal

Awards & recognition

  • Sundance World Cinema Audience Award: Documentary · 2019

Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Ladkani