‘The Cove’ strives for changes in Japan

First-time filmmaker Louie Psihoyos fears his much talked about doc, The Cove won't screen in Japan because it depicts a reality that the Japanese government wants to keep from its people. But after a successful first week in LA, and a standing ovation after the preview screening in Toronto last night, the filmmaker is hoping word of mouth will keep the message of ending the dolphin slaughter in Taiji alive.

August 5, 2009

First-time filmmaker Louie Psihoyos fears his much talked about doc, The Cove won't screen in Japan because it depicts a reality that the Japanese government wants to keep from its people. But after a successful first week in LA, and a standing ovation after the preview screening in Toronto last night, the filmmaker is hoping word of mouth will keep the message of ending the dolphin slaughter in Taiji alive.