The Dark Hobby
"All the pretty fishes and the price paid to tank them."
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Dark Hobby is a documentary film. directed by Paula Fouce.
Starring Kimokeo Kapahulehua, Robert Wintner, and Wilfred Kaupiko
Synopsis
The Hawai'ian Islands are ground zero for the aquarium trade who capture and traffic reef fish for hobbyists’ tanks, decimating the reef, ocean and earth’s oxygen. Native Hawai'ians, conservationists, scientists, aquarium fish collectors and breeders are locked in a controversy over the stunning “treasure of Hawai'i” – the ornamental fish.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 21, 2021
4 years ago
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Kimokeo Kapahulehua
as Self - Kapuna Elder
Robert Wintner
as Self
Wilfred Kaupiko
as Self - Mayor of Milolilii
Kaimi Kaupiko
as Self
Gail Grabowsky
as Self - Chaminade Univ, Honolulu
Ben Williamson
as Self - PETA
Jessica Wooley
as Self - House of Representatives
Jonathan Balcombe
as Self - Author
Teresa Telecky
as Self - Humane Society International
Kealoha Pisciotta
as Self - Mauna Kea Anaina Hou
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dark Hobby about?
The Hawai'ian Islands are ground zero for the aquarium trade who capture and traffic reef fish for hobbyists’ tanks, decimating the reef, ocean and earth’s oxygen. Native Hawai'ians, conservati...
Who directed The Dark Hobby?
The Dark Hobby was directed by Paula Fouce.
When was The Dark Hobby released?
The Dark Hobby was released on May 21, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dark Hobby?
The main cast of The Dark Hobby includes Kimokeo Kapahulehua, Robert Wintner, Wilfred Kaupiko, Kaimi Kaupiko, Gail Grabowsky.