"The End of the Line," Doc about overfishing @ Facets

The End of the Line, Doc about overfishing @ Facets

From Facets site:

The End of the Line, directed by Rupert Murray (Unknown White Male), is the first major documentary that reveals the impact of overfishing on our oceans. In the film we see firsthand the effects of our global love affair with fish as food. It examines the imminent extinction of bluefin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on marine life resulting in huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications of a future world with no fish that would bring certain mass starvation. Filmed over two years, The End of the Line follows the investigative reporter Charles Clover as he confronts politicians and celebrity restaurateurs, who exhibit little regard for the damage they are doing to the oceans. One of his allies is the former tuna farmer turned whistleblower Roberto Mielgo - on the trail of those destroying the world's magnificent bluefin tuna population. The film lays the responsibility squarely on consumers who innocently buy endangered fish, politicians who ignore the advice and pleas of scientists, fishermen who break quotas and fish illegally and the global fishing industry that is slow to react to an impending disaster. Filmed across the world - from the Straits of Gibraltar to the coasts of Senegal and Alaska to the Tokyo fish market - featuring top scientists, indigenous fishermen and fisheries enforcement officials, The End of the Line is a wake-up call to the world.

Showtimes:
Fri., Jul. 17 at 7 & 9 pm
Sat.-Sun., Jul. 18-19 at 3, 5, 7 & 9 pm
Mon.-Thurs., Jul. 20-23 at 7 & 9 pm



http://www.facets.org/pages/films/july2 ... heline.php

tonight is the last night to see this powerful and beautifully shot film about the destruction of our oceans. even if, like me, you already believe you understand the urgency of the situation, seeing is believing. this is an unforgettable movie. i strongly urge everyone to attend tonight's screenings at 7 and 9. there is PLENTY OF EASY STREET PARKING ON FULLERTON AND THE SIDE STREETS.
the facts presented are shocking, but it is an awesome sight to see the beauty of the oceans and the fish swimming and tumbling through the air and being caught in bottom trawling nets big enough to hold 13- 747 jumbo jets. the movie is extremely well made, presenting a lot of information in a clear and compelling way. the scientists and journalists who share their research with us are true heroes, in my mind. if they didnt feel some optimism for the future of the oceans, they couldn't continue to report on their findings, they would be in such despair. we see fishermen all over the world- including japan, senegal, newfoundland (where the cod, which provided a livelihood for thousands of years have been completely fished out since the early '90's, and aren't coming back). the film makes it quite clear that the commercial fishing industry is IN A WAR AGAINST FISH. they have no concerns about overfishing. when one species has been wiped out (or stored, frozen, as mitsubishi is doing with the highly endangered bluefin tuna), they will simply move on to catch every last fish of another species. and then another, and another......
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justjoan wrote: the film makes it quite clear that the commercial fishing industry is IN A WAR AGAINST FISH. they have no concerns about overfishing. when one species has been wiped out (or stored, frozen, as mitsubishi is doing with the highly endangered bluefin tuna), they will simply move on to catch every last fish of another species. and then another, and another......

I was encouraged by information in the movie re: Wal Mart's push for sustainable seafood. However, some are not happy, yet: http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pre ... redericton

The Wife and I used to live with Jesse Jackson's media manager (long ago), and he told me part of Jackson's strategy was not to target out-and-out racist organizations, but to target organizations (specifically corporations) that were somewhat sympathetic to his political views. This non-intuitive approach was based on the theory that it's easier to fully convert someone who is somewhat in line with your approach rather than throw yourself against an implacable foe who is not going to give an inch. I wonder if Greenpeace is attacking Wal Mart because this organization HAS shown sensitivity to the cause of sustainability. Or, as sustainability is part of their long-term strategy, perhaps an organization that demands Wal Mart become purveyors of sustainable seafood can, at some point, claim victory when they inevitably do.

My Fish Sales Person Says this is a Must See Documentary!
We try to make responsible decisions in our fish purchases at Sweets & Savories with Help from Our Monger.
That Said if any LTH'rs want to have dinner before the movie I'll extend a 50% discount on the bill tonight (thursday, july 23), Sweets is across the street. We happen to be serving a pole caught cod tonight from cape cod from a company very involved in the sustainability of the atlantic cod (a cod I had stopped serving for several years, and probable me favorite fish overall) The pole method is a live catch so if its not an acceptable size or other species it can be released. This also is better for the quality of the fish in that the stress on the fish is greatly reduced.
So if you want to come tonight call sweets at 773 281 6778 and mention you're an lth'r and going to the movie, where open from 5 till 9 pm tonight and seat till 830

chefdavid: what a great offer . as a longtime facets volunteer, and a person who cares where their food comes from, i thank you. justjoan