Sea of Shadows
Seen it?2019 | 106 min | Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The vaquita, the world’s smallest whale, is nearing extinction as its habitat is destroyed by Mexican cartels and the Chinese Mafia, who harvest the totoaba fish, the “cocaine of the sea.” Environmental activists, the Mexican navy, and undercover investigators are fighting back against this illegal multimillion-dollar business.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Ladkani
- Romel Eduardo Ledezma AbaroaSig själv
- Rafael Pacchiano AlamánSig själv
- Hector CapetilloSig själv
- Andrea CrostaSig själv
- Marc DavisSig själv
- Jack HuttonSig själv
- Jacqueline Le DucSig själv
- Carlos Loret de MolaSig själv
- Oscar ParraSig själv