'The End of the Line', a hard-hitting documentary about the fishing industry, is being screened tonight (Friday 5th March) at the Centenary Centre by Films in Peel.
This searing documentary, released last year, looks at what massive overfishing has done to our marine environment.
It focuses on the overfishing of the critically endangered bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean.
The makers, led by young British director Rupert Murray, stress that they are not against fishing but are bringing people’s attention to the need for a responsible attitude towards the oceans.
The film argues passionately for the creation of more marine protected areas where industrial fishing is not allowed so that fish stocks can replenish themselves.
Powerful, poignant and probably not for the squeamish, The End of the Line includes unedited footage of the harsh realities of industrial fishing on a large scale and the detrimental effect on global marine life.
The screening has been organised in collaboration with the Manx Wildlife Trust, who will be inviting viewers to stay on for an informal discussion and refreshments.
The film will start at the usual time of 7.45pm (doors open at 7.15pm).
Anne Frank in Peel
In further news, March marks the opening of the Anne Frank [+You} IOM Exhibition in Peel.
Films in Peel will be supporting this initiative by screening three films set during World War II, depicting the plight of the Jewish people: The Pianist (March 10th), The Boy in Striped Pyjamas (March 17th at 6.30pm) and Anne Frank: The Whole Story (a matinee on Saturday 27th).
Tickets are available in advance from Celtic Gold (Peel), Shakti Man (Ramsey), Thompson Travel (Port Erin) and Peter Norris and Mostly Manx (Douglas), ?4 full price and ?3 concessions.
Any unsold tickets available on the door. Doors open half an hour before the start time.
For further information and a full programme go to www.centenarycentre.com or if you would like to join the mailing list or have any comments or suggestions please write to filmsinpeel(at)manx.net.
