Describe the footage captured by the hidden cameras around the cove. Epilogue and Criticism Describe three changes claimed as a result of the filming of the documentary. David Cox, a reviewer for the United Kingdom newspaper the Guardian, describes the movie as and suggests that those in western countries are hypocrites due to their similar treatment of “evangelism” cattle. Read his review at http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2009/oct/26/the-cove-documentary and summarize his criticisms. Which arguments do you feel are valid? Do these change your opinion of the documentary and the actions of the fishermen? 20. Does this documentary stereotype the Japanese? What groups or organizations does the author believe the documentary should have interviewed to be more balanced?
Describe the footage captured by the hidden cameras around the cove. Epilogue and Criticism Describe three changes claimed as a result of the filming of the documentary. David Cox, a reviewer for the United Kingdom newspaper the Guardian, describes the movie as “evangelism” and suggests that those in western countries are hypocrites due to their similar treatment of cattle. Read his review at http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2009/oct/26/the-cove-documentary and summarize his criticisms. Which arguments do you feel are valid? Do these change your opinion of the documentary and the actions of the fishermen? 20. Does this documentary stereotype the Japanese? What groups or organizations does the author believe the documentary should have interviewed to be more balanced?
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