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202052 minPGdocumentary

5.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

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Murder in the Cove

202052 minPGdocumentary

5.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

In 2013, the murder of Phillip Boudreau in Nova Scotia's fishing community sparked intense media coverage and revealed complex local tensions.

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In 2013, the murder of Phillip Boudreau in Nova Scotia's fishing community sparked intense media coverage and revealed complex local tensions.

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Phillip Boudreau was a local fisherman in the Acadian villages of Nova Scotia. In 2013, his murder shocked the small community. Dubbed 'Murder for Lobster' by the media, the case involved local fishermen who faced scrutiny. Interviews with these men reveal the tensions and relationships within the village. Fishing is not just a job here; it is a way of life. The documentary presents the cultural and economic factors that contributed to this violent event.

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