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200622 minGdocumentary

The Aquarium

200622 minGdocumentary

In Alaska, the film contrasts the expansive Arctic environment with the limited spaces of sea mammals in aquariums, addressing habitat destruction.

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Paweł Wojtasik

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In Alaska, the film contrasts the expansive Arctic environment with the limited spaces of sea mammals in aquariums, addressing habitat destruction.

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Paweł Wojtasikdirector

Ginger Strandwriter

Kyle deCampcast

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Filmed primarily in Alaska, The Aquarium contrasts the openness of the primeval Arctic landscape with the entrapment of captured sea mammals in aquariums. It speaks of the progressive destruction of these animals’ habitat, seeing beyond the alluring spectacle.

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