Film Lens
Polaris presents the story of fishing skippers in the North East of Scotland who faced a labor shortage. The film focuses on the arrival of Filipino fishermen who came to work on local fishing vessels. It captures the interaction between these two distinct cultures as they navigate their differences while working together.
The documentary, directed by Chico Pereira, runs for 15 minutes and provides a snapshot of the lives of these immigrant workers. It emphasizes the daily routines of work, eat, and sleep, illustrating the hard realities faced by both local and immigrant fishermen in the fishing industry.
Why Watch
- •Meet Filipino fishermen in Scotland's fishing industry.
- •See the cultural exchange between locals and immigrants.
- •Find out about labor shortages in the Scottish fishing sector.
Did You Know
•Filipino fishermen began working in Scotland to fill labor shortages.
•The film is directed by Chico Pereira and was released in 2012.
•Polaris has a runtime of 15 minutes.
Perfect For
Immigrant labor issuesScottish fishing cultureFilipino diaspora