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201688 minPG-13documentary

3.5/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Huntwatch

201688 minPG-13documentary

3.5/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Violent confrontations erupt on the ice floes of Canada as activists, fishermen, and politicians clash over the fate of baby seals.

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Violent confrontations erupt on the ice floes of Canada as activists, fishermen, and politicians clash over the fate of baby seals.

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Brant Backlunddirector

Brant Backlundwriter

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynoldscast

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On the ice floes of Canada, activists confront fishermen and politicians over the hunting of baby seals. Tensions rise as differing views clash. The film captures the heated exchanges and the emotional stakes involved. It features footage of the seal hunt and the protests against it. The documentary presents the perspectives of those involved in this contentious issue, revealing the complexities surrounding wildlife management and animal rights.

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