“The Cove” Screening “Tokyo International Film Festival” In Japan
Written by Vegetarian Star on October 1st, 2009 in Animal Issues, Film & TV, Food & Drink.
The Cove is set for screening in Japan, during the 22nd annual Tokyo International Film Festival from October 18-26.
The film, which portrays the annual dolphin hunt in Taiji, Japan and was originally not okayed for screening (wonder why…), but this year’s theme is Action For Earth 2009, so film officials reversed their decision with the caveat that they are not liable for any disputes arising from the screening.
The hunt for dolphins is not only cruel to animals, but to the market where dolphin meat is sold and consumed.
Dolphin meat contains some of the highest levels of mercury, 5000 more times, than allowed by Japanese law.
That’s more than enough to get you a stay home from work sick pass like Jeremy Piven did.
Since the film’s initial screening and the controversy it sparked, activity in the area where Taiji fisherman captured the dolphins has been relatively quiet.
Will the screening in Japan put even more pressure on the fisherman and buyers to stop this activity for good?
via treehugger.com
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