Pirate for the Sea
"A biographical film of the most daring and adventurous marine environmental activist - ever."
Originally released in 2008. Pirate for the Sea is a documentary film. directed by Ronald Colby.
Starring Paul Watson, Robert Hunter, and Patrick Moore
Synopsis
A documentary on Paul Watson, who takes the law into his own hands on the open seas, confronting, by any nonviolent means necessary, the hunters who indiscriminately slaughter whales, seals and sharks, along with complicit governments and environmental organizations. Written by Anonymous "Pirate for the Sea" is a biographical film of Captain Paul Watson, the youngest founding member of Greenpeace Canada. He organized early campaigns protesting the killing of seals, whales, and dolphins. Greenpeace ejected him for being too much of an activist. Starting his own organization, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, he went on to sink illegal whaling ships, stopped Canadian seal hunts for ten years, permanently halted sealing in British Isles, killing of dolphins on Iki Island, Japan, etc. This documentary witnesses his latest campaigns and explores the personal and environmental history of this controversial marine conservationist. Written by R.C.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Artists Confederacy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pirate for the Sea about?
A documentary on Paul Watson, who takes the law into his own hands on the open seas, confronting, by any nonviolent means necessary, the hunters who indiscriminately slaughter whales, seals and sha...
Who directed Pirate for the Sea?
Pirate for the Sea was directed by Ronald Colby.
How long is Pirate for the Sea?
Pirate for the Sea has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Pirate for the Sea released?
Pirate for the Sea was released on August 30, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pirate for the Sea?
The main cast of Pirate for the Sea includes Paul Watson, Robert Hunter, Patrick Moore, Martin Sheen, Farley Mowat.