- "They have thrown four bombs at this vessel. Do you understand? Four bombs... Hurry up!' A number of frantic international reporters on board the Sea Shepherd desperately call on the US authorities to take action before it's too late. For Paul Watson it's retaliation for the sinking of two Norwegian whaling ships the year before. "I understand you are going to fire on our ship", he says calmly amid the chaos. After mines are thrown and cannons fired, a gigantic steel vessel rams straight into its bow in the hope of finally sinking his ship. UN resolutions clearly state that if national agencies do not enforce a regulation set forth then individuals or groups are invited to do so. "We are vigilantes but that's only because the US government, the Canadian government don't seem to have the courage to go out there and uphold these treaties and laws themselves", he insists. Relying on public relations and global scrutiny, Paul Watson and his eclectic international crew - 'ranging from a teenage dropout to a marine biologist' - continue a lifelong mission to do what he believes is the neglected job of the world's navies. "The time for talk is over".
- This documentary unveils the remarkable tale of Captain Paul Watson and his Sea Shepherd fleet. In 1977, Watson established the Sea Shepherd Organization (SSCS) with the mission of safeguarding marine mammals. Resolute in their stance against the senseless killing of these intelligent creatures, Watson and his team navigate the challenging waters, even engaging directly with hunters under specific conditions. In February 1980, Sea Shepherd sank the infamous pirate ship Sierra in the port of Lisbon. In August 1986, it sank two ships of the Icelandic whaling fleet. In December 1992, the Sea Shepherd organization succeeded in sinking the Norwegian whaling ship Nybraena. As the crew takes a stand against greed and hunting practices, the film poses the question: Can Sea Shepherd succeed in reshaping the world's perspective on whales and secure the future of these gentle giants?—Hayduke
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