Blood on the Ice video / Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The controversy surrounding the hunting of baby seals dates back to the mid-1960s. It all started with a documentary that sought to draw attention to the fate of the seals. Bloody excerpts from the film were aired on television, causing a public outcry. In 1977, Greenpeace led a massive operation to block the seal hunt across Newfoundland. A disoriented Brigitte Bardot arrived on the scene to support the cause, posing for photos that were seen across the world. This documentary tells the story of the baby seal hunt controversy. Although the hunt has been banned since 1987, animal rights organizations continue to build on its emotional impact. Greenland seals have never been as numerous. However, they are now facing an even greater threat: the pack ice on which they breed is on the verge of disappearing as a result of global warming.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 streaming video (53 min 02 sec)
- Publisher: Toronto : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 2011
Content descriptions
General Note: | From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. |
Restrictions on Access Note: | Access restricted to Curio subscribers |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Producer: Le Floch, Jean-Claude. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Journalist: Fortin, Richard ; Host: Gendron, Guy. |
Target Audience Note: | 15-17. |
Original Version Note: | Du sang sur la banquise |
System Details Note: | Available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: https://curio.ca/en/catalog/ee0a2899-6e10-4e20-aad0-f530cf82186a |
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | CBC/Radio Canada has perpetual access rights to this streaming content. |
Language Note: | In English. Closed-captioned. |
Source of Description Note: | Source of description from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |