Sharkwater (2006)

User Rating:

7.9/10   

Director:

Rob Stewart

Writer:

Rob Stewart (writer)

Release Date:

2 November 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Tagline:

The Truth Will Surface.

Plot:

Sharkwater - The Story "An eye-opening film...visually stunning... this movie will change the way you see our oceans." - Bonnie Laufer...

Plot Keywords:

Shark | Underwater | Fish In Title | One Word Title | Animal In Title

Awards:

14 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Patrick Moore	...	Himself
Erich Ritter	...	Himself
Rob Stewart	...	Himself
Paul Watson	...	Himself
Boris Worm	...	Himself

Also Known As:

Sharkwater: The Truth Will Surface (Europe: English title) (festival title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for images of animal cruelty, thematic elements, language and some smoking.

Runtime:

USA:89 min | Canada:89 min (Toronto International Film Festival)

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

USA:PG | UK:PG | Singapore:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Sweden:7 | New Zealand:PG | Australia:PG

Company:

SW Productions

Movie Connections:

Features Jaws (1975)

Excellent Film, Really One You Should See

I saw this film on an advanced screening, with the director present afterwards for Q&A. The movie has some simply amazing underwater visuals and from what the film maker said was his first attempt at underwater cinematography, and I really must commend him on it. There is great flow to the movie and its very effective in delivering its message. Whether or not you agree with the Sea Shepards Society's methods is secondary to the point of this film. I would highly recommend anyone to go see this film, mind you at times it does seem somewhat graphic but comparatively it's not that bad. While it is a documentary, it is never dry and the film maker's story makes the doc so much more compelling to watch. There are few films that can completely change your view on something, and this would count among them. It highlights sharks in a completely different light and has given me a new appreciation and admiration for them. I full encourage people to go out and see this movie! Note: as cleared up in previous statements, the facts are correct. Sharks are keystone species, and removal of them from the food chain could possibly reek havoc on the rest of the ecosystem, including organisms responsible for the air we breathe. As well, around 50 million sharks are harvested each year, each providing about a pound of shark fin which retails for $200, the math would properly equate into the trillions. I believe the previous commenter misheard or interpreted part of the film.