37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL Oct 30-Nov 3, 2024

37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL October 30-November 3, 2024

Sea of Shadows

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Fishermen Javier and Alan Valverde in Panga. (photo credit: National Geographic)

When Mexican drug cartels and Chinese traffickers join forces to poach the rare totoaba fish in the Sea of Cortez, their methods threaten to destroy all marine life in the region. Most atrisk is the elusive vaquita porpoise, one of the most endangered whale species on Earth. This thrilling documentary follows a diverse, dedicated team of scientists, high-tech conservationists, investigative reporters, and undercover agents as they risk their lives to preserve what remains of the vaquita population and indict those who bring continual harm to the species.

Date

Sunday, October 27

Time

11:00 AM

Location

St. Anne’s-Belfield School

Film Info

Director: Richard Ladkani

Runtime: 105 min.

Genre: Documentaries

Year: 2019

Country: Austria, Mexico, China

Language: English, Spanish

Accessibility: Subtitles

Featuring: Carlos Loret De Mola, Jack Hutton, Dr. Cynthia Smith, Andrea Crosta