The Cove

It's been called a cross between Flipper and The Bourne Identity – and if that sounds intriguing, wait till you see it! This shocking documentary chronicles the compassionate crusade of Ric O'Barry – a former trainer of the dolphins used on the 1960s Flipper TV series. Now he's dedicated to exposing the atrocities involved in their capture and captivity. Using more high-tech gadgetry and covert tactics than James Bond, Ric and his team of brave activists infiltrate a secluded Japanese cove to film first-hand the ruthless, inhumane slaughter of these beloved self-aware creatures. It's as compelling as it is horrifying, and certainly not for the squeamish. But there's a reason this film got a standing ovation at Sundance – it's powerful, passionate filmmaking at its thought-provoking best.