One of the talked about documentaries at this years Sundance Film Festival was director Louie Psihoyos’ ‘The Cove’. Me and Sean saw some good docs in Park City, but unfortunately missed out on this one. It’s too bad too, because I’ve heard amazing things about it and the trailer, which has recently shown up online, looks absolutely amazing. Here’s an excerpt from the Sundance synopsis:

Flipper was one of the most beloved television characters of all time. But ironically, the fascination with dolphins that he caused created a tragic epidemic that has threatened their existence and become a multibillion dollar industry. The largest supplier of dolphins in the world is located in the picturesque town of Taijii, Japan. But the town has a dark, horrifying secret that it doesn’t want the rest of the world to know. There are guards patrolling the cove, where the dolphin capturing takes place, who prevent any photography. The only way to stop the evil acts of this company and the town that protects it is to expose them….and that’s exactly what the brave group of activists in The Cove intend to do.

I like that the film carries a message, but doesn’t shy away from selling the film’s espionage-esque thriller elements. I love documentaries that manage to inject genre elements. My only hesitations towards this film is the apparent graphic footage of Dolphins being slaughtered, but I guess that’s the whole point. The Cove hits theatres — limited I’m sure — Friday, August 7th.