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ISANA -Taiji Town in Turmoil

DOCUMENTARY 2016 46 minutes Episode(s): 1 english English
Isana is a centuries-old word meaning whale. Our camera follows the Isana Fishery Union, a fishing group in the small town of Taiji, which is being fought by anti-whaling activists. These activists want them to stop the hunt that has provided their livelihood for generations. This documentary takes a look at the fishermen's point of view, which has been disregarded by the media, until now.

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