Whale Wars

Synopsis

Investigation of the debate between the pro-whaling factions in Japan and the environmental groups who say that the industry is a cover up for indefensible slaughter. Made to highlight the 1993 International Whaling Conference in Kyoto, Japan. Protagonists are two officers from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) who reveal the true story behind the dolphin and small whale fishing industry in Japan. The Japanese government claims that the industry only caters for local Japanese consumption, but the EIA team uncovers an industry which is out of control - surviving only by dramatically expanding catches of dolphins and pilot whales.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £30.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) (UK education)

Subjects

Environmental science

Keywords

dolphins; environmental campaigning; fishing industries; Japan; whaling

Credits

Director

Paul Cleary

Producer

Paul Cleary

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Name

Goldhawk Productions

Distributor

Name

TVE

Email

General email: tve@tve.org.uk.Sales and outreach: distribution@tve.org.uk

Web

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Phone

+ 91 (11) 26 410 684

Address

46 Bloomsbury Street
London
WC1B 3QJ

Notes

TVE works with partners globally to produce films on environment and development issues, as well as health and human rights. Most of the 600 films are available for sale on DVD for educational use. Previously known as Television Trust for the Environment.