Pirate for the Sea
“A biographical film of the most daring and adventurous marine environmental activist - ever.”
Synopsis
A documentary on Paul Watson, who takes the law into his own hands on the open seas, confronting, by any nonviolent means necessary, the hunters who indiscriminately slaughter whales, seals and sharks, along with complicit governments and environmental organizations. Written by Anonymous "Pirate for the Sea" is a biographical film of Captain Paul Watson, the youngest founding member of Greenpeace Canada. He organized early campaigns protesting the killing of seals, whales, and dolphins. Greenpeace ejected him for being too much of an activist. Starting his own organization, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, he went on to sink illegal whaling ships, stopped Canadian seal hunts for ten years, permanently halted sealing in British Isles, killing of dolphins on Iki Island, Japan, etc. This documentary witnesses his latest campaigns and explores the personal and environmental history of this controversial marine conservationist. Written by R.C.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Colby
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Colby
- Original Title
- Pirate for the Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Artists Confederacy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Colby
Ronald Colby
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Colby
Writer
Ronald Colby
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pirate for the Sea.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pirate for the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pirate for the Sea about?
A documentary on Paul Watson, who takes the law into his own hands on the open seas, confronting, by any nonviolent means necessary, the hunters who indiscriminately slaughter whales, seals and sharks, along with complicit governments and environmental organizations. Written by Anonymous "Pirate for the Sea" is a biographical film of Captain Paul Watson, the youngest founding member of Greenpeace Canada. He organized early campaigns protesting the killing of seals, whales, and dolphins. Greenpeace ejected him for being too much of an activist. Starting his own organization, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, he went on to sink illegal whaling ships, stopped Canadian seal hunts for ten years, permanently halted sealing in British Isles, killing of dolphins on Iki Island, Japan, etc. This documentary witnesses his latest campaigns and explores the personal and environmental history of this controversial marine conservationist. Written by R.C.
Who directed Pirate for the Sea?
Pirate for the Sea was directed by Ronald Colby.
Who stars in Pirate for the Sea?
The principal cast of Pirate for the Sea includes Paul Watson, Robert Hunter, Patrick Moore, Martin Sheen, Farley Mowat.
When was Pirate for the Sea released and how long is it?
Pirate for the Sea was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.