On March 31, 2014, the International Court of Justice ordered Japan to stop its Antarctic whaling program, prompting a response from local filmmakers.
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On March 31, 2014, the International Court of Justice ordered Japan to stop its Antarctic whaling program, prompting a response from local filmmakers.
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Keiko Yagi travels to Taiji, Japan, to investigate the whaling debate following a 2014 International Court of Justice ruling against Japan's Antarctic whaling program. For four months, she interviews various figures, including the director of the Oscar-winning documentary "The Cove" and local residents. Yagi seeks to understand the motivations behind whaling and the cultural significance it holds for the community. The film presents contrasting perspectives on a contentious issue that continues to provoke international criticism.
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Why Watch
- Meet Taiji residents defending their whaling traditions.
- See interviews with key figures from The Cove.
- Find out about Japan's whaling history and cultural significance.
Did You Know
- The International Court of Justice ordered Japan to stop whaling on March 31, 2014.
- Keiko Yagi spent four months interviewing people in Taiji for the film.
- The film received a mostly negative response from Western critics.
- Behind 'The Cove' is the first film responding to The Cove from 2009.
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Who directed the documentary Behind 'The Cove'?
Keiko Yagi directed and produced the documentary Behind 'The Cove'.
What was the International Court of Justice's ruling regarding Japan's whaling program?
On March 31, 2014, the International Court of Justice ordered Japan to stop its Antarctic whaling program.
What was the reception of Behind 'The Cove' among Western critics?
Behind 'The Cove' received a mostly negative response from Western critics, with reviews describing it as amateurish and lacking in skill.
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