Summaries

The vaquita, the world's smallest whale, is near extinction as its habitat is destroyed by Mexican cartels and Chinese mafia, who harvest the swim bladder of the totoaba fish, the "cocaine of the sea." Environmental activists, Mexican navy and undercover investigators are fighting back against this illegal multi-million-dollar business.—Production

Details

Keywords
  • three word title
  • whale
  • metaphoric title
  • sea of cortez
  • vaquita
Genres
  • Crime
  • History
  • Documentary
Release date Jul 11, 2019
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States Germany Australia Austria
Language English Spanish
Filming locations Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Production companies Appian Way Terra Mater Factual Studios Malaika Pictures

Box office

Gross worldwide $1996

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 44m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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