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Lobster War

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2018 | 74 min | Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for the curious. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 14 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

The story of a climate-fueled conflict between the United States and Canada over waters that both countries have claimed since the end of the Revolutionary War. The disputed 277 square miles of sea, known as the Gray Zone, were traditionally fished by US lobstermen. But as the Gulf of Maine has warmed faster than nearly any other body of water on the planet, the area’s previously modest lobster population has surged. As a result, Canadians have begun to assert their sovereignty, warring with the Americans to claim the bounty.

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  • Reach & staying powerNot counted

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Abel

  • Brian CatesSelf - Cutler Maine Lobsterman
  • Brian GuptillSelf - Grand Manan Fishermen's Assoc.
  • Mark MurraySelf - Maine Marine Patrol
  • Jason LeavittSelf - Maine Marine Patrol
  • Kristan PorterSelf - Cutler Maine Lobsterman