Still from Bluefin
Still from Bluefin
 

Bluefin

by John Hopkins
Bluefin is a tale of epic stakes set in “the tuna capital of the world” exploring the mystery of why the bluefin tuna no longer fear humans.
2017  ·  53m  ·  Canada
English
About the Film
The film explores the baffling mystery of why the normally wary bluefin tuna no longer fear humans. Local fishermen swear tuna are so starving and abundant now that they will literally eat out of people’s hands like pets. But something is not right. One thing is certain: this sudden and incredible abundance of tuna off their shores flies in the face of scientific assessments claiming endangered stocks are down by 90 percent. With stunning cinematography, director John Hopkins documents this mystery and brings the issues into sharp focus. At the heart of this documentary lies a passionate concern by all about the fate of the giant bluefin tuna.
Upcoming Screenings

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Festivals and Awards
2016
Lunenburg Doc Fest, Best Atlantic Filmmaker
2016
Atlantic Film Festival, Official Selection
Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Social Justice Documentary Competition & Reel Nature section
2017
International Ocean Film Festival, Wildlife Award
2017
Wildlife Conservation Film Festival , Official Selection
2017
Raindance Film Festival - London, Official Selection
Editor
Denis Takacs
Cinematographer
John Hopkins
Producer
Annette Clarke and Paul McNeill
Sound Editor
Alex Salter
Researcher
Elizabeth Klinck
Soundtrack Composer
Robert Marcel Lepage
Executive Producer
Annette Clarke and Ravida Din
Writer
John Hopkins
Underwater Stills
Brian Skerry

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