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The Dark Hobby

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The Dark Hobby is an exposé of the devastation to species and reefs caused by the aquarium trade. This adventurous saga follows a band of Hawaiian Elders, conservationists and scientists who stop at nothing to protect marine wildlife. They file a lawsuit against the State of Hawai'i to halt the collection of reef creatures, a fight that goes all the way to the Supreme Court.

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Sabrina McFarland Common Sense Media 06/02/2021
4/5
The Dark Hobby skillfully opens its door for discussion by shedding significant light on the relevant subject about the destruction and conservation of marine wildlife. Go to Full Review Richard von Busack SF Weekly 05/24/2021
Paula Fouce' documentary exposes a savage problem lurking underneath one of the seemingly most benign of pastimes. Go to Full Review M.V. Moorhead Less Hat, Moorhead 05/21/2021
As with last year's My Octopus Teacher, the movie also makes the case that marine animals are not mindless beings driven only by instinct, but that they are self-aware, capable of pain and pleasure and curiosity and friendship. Go to Full Review Linda Cook OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) 05/21/2021
4/4
Sounds like a horror movie, doesn't it? It is - an all-too-real one. Go to Full Review Elias Savada Film International 05/18/2021
4/5
(Paula) Fouce, who also wrote the film with editors William Haugse and Timothy Kettle, lets the wet laundry out to dry in front of you. Sometimes it feels like your own dirty linens. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 May 27 56 minutes of real footage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Paula Fouce

Director

Kimokeo Kapahulehua

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Robert Wintner

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Wilfred Kaupiko

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Kaimi Kaupiko

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Gail Grabowsky

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Synopsis The Dark Hobby is an exposé of the devastation to species and reefs caused by the aquarium trade. This adventurous saga follows a band of Hawaiian Elders, conservationists and scientists who stop at nothing to protect marine wildlife. They file a lawsuit against the State of Hawai'i to halt the collection of reef creatures, a fight that goes all the way to the Supreme Court.
Director
Paula Fouce
Producer
Paula Fouce, Martin Sheen
Screenwriter
Paula Fouce, William Haugse
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
May 21, 2021
Runtime
56m