Sea of Shadows
“The cartels, the black market and the fight to save a species.”
Synopsis
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.
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Sea of Shadows Official Trailer | National GeographicOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-30
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Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Ladkani
- Original Title
- Sea of Shadows
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Terra Mater Factual Studios, National Geographic, National Geographic Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Ladkani
Walter Köhler, Wolfgang Knöpfler, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, Scott Z. Burns
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Ladkani
Director
Walter Köhler
Producer
Wolfgang Knöpfler
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sea of Shadows
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What is Sea of Shadows about?
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.
Who directed Sea of Shadows?
Sea of Shadows was directed by Richard Ladkani.
Who stars in Sea of Shadows?
The principal cast of Sea of Shadows includes Romel Eduardo Ledezma Abaroa, Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, Hector Capetillo, Andrea Crosta, Marc Davis.
When was Sea of Shadows released and how long is it?
Sea of Shadows was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.