The Cove screens in Tokyo
The Cove had its only public screening in Japan this morning at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
Director Louie Psihoyos was met by media crews when he landed at Narita airport, and we're happy to say he hasn't been arrested!
Some of the Fishermen from Taiji were at the screening, including "Private Space". Other audience members included Taiji Mayor Kazutaka Sangen, former Fisheries Official Hideki Moronuki, and Japanese IWC Commissioner Masayuki Komatsu (who once referred to minke whales as "cockroaches of the oceans").
The crowd's reaction was mixed, but one audience member summed it up nicely for press: "Although it's a difficult issue as it involves fishermen's jobs, it's also difficult to argue that all Japanese (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
traditions have to be maintained. I think if we find something wrong in our tradition, we should correct it."
As a good faith move, Psihoyos offered to show The Cove for free to Taiji residents, and even to give all of the profits from showing the film in Japan to Taiji as long as the fishermen end the dolphin drives.
A large number of news stories have come out about the events, and it's great to say that we are truly having an impact in Japan. A film really can change the world!
You can read a more detailed account of the events as told by Psihoyos here.
The Cove DVD
The Cove will be in stores on DVD Tuesday, December 8th!
Maybe you missed the film in theaters, or maybe it didn't come to your town. Or perhaps you want to share The Cove with your friends and family.
No worries, you'll be able to buy the DVD soon.
Give a copy of the award winning film that is changing the world as a gift for the holidays this year.
You can already pre-order your copy on Amazon.
Announcing our new Blog!
We're starting a new blog on our website that will have even more updates about what's going on with The Cove.
New screenings, letters from the filmmakers, interesting articles and other breaking news about Taiji will all be included.
Our most recent post is an account of the events at the Tokyo Film Festival as told by Director Louie Psihoyos himself.
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