Sea of Shadows(2019)
The cartels, the black market and the fight to save a species.
Sea of Shadows 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.
Sea of Shadows (2019) is a documentary film directed by Richard Ladkani, released on September 20, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Romel Eduardo Ledezma Abaroa, Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, Hector Capetillo and Andrea Crosta. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Ladkani
- Producers:
- Wolfgang Knöpfler, Walter Köhler
- Production:
- Terra Mater Factual Studios, National Geographic, National Geographic Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
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Sea of Shadows Official Trailer | National Geographic
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World Documentary Competition: Sea of Shadows
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Sea of Shadows Cast & Crew
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Directed by Richard Ladkani, produced by Wolfgang Knöpfler and Walter Köhler.
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Sea of Shadows Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 57 ratings.
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Sea of Shadows – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sea of Shadows online?
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Sea of Shadows (2019) is available to stream on Disney Plus, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sea of Shadows?
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The main cast of Sea of Shadows (2019) includes Romel Eduardo Ledezma Abaroa, Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, Hector Capetillo, Andrea Crosta and Marc Davis. The film was directed by Richard Ladkani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sea of Shadows released?
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Sea of Shadows was released on September 20, 2019 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Sea of Shadows worth watching?
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Sea of Shadows (2019) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sea of Shadows?
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Yes. The official Sea of Shadows trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.