At the Edge of the World

I am sure most readers will be on the side of the whales and as this most valuable film makes clear it is an unequal contest with the Sea Shepherd being just about the only mob willing to do much about it. Despite the cheery atmosphere portrayed by the youthful crew of volunteers, (in part very much for the camera I suspect), make no mistake, their task is difficult, very difficult and extremely dangerous and they must know it! One scene deals with a zodiac lost in the open sea for 8 hours. Such a situation is nothing to laugh about. These inflatable craft are quite unsuited to the open southern ocean and can founder in an instant in the huge swells and storms that can arise in minutes. Survival under such circumstances is almost hopeless. Few if any viewers will have crossed these vast and stormy seas or flown by helicopter over such icy waters where again a ditching means certain death. I have had the good fortune to do both. These ships are grossly under-equipped, under-funded and under-resourced. Just look at their equipment, their food, their clothing and consider the enormous limitations imposed by fuel, radar and any meaningful search and rescue operation. Do not rent this disc, BUY IT, (it is worth every penny), and support these courageous defenders of the whales. For those lucky enough to meet and be greeted by a pod of whales in these waters there can be few more thrilling and meaningful experiences. Let it ever be so. The Japanese must be persuaded to stop.

A DVD that all should see at a young age (teenager). What these people do is something the whole world should be aware of so that all can see the damage being done to the planet and that there is so few people doing something about it.

Code stumbled on Whale Wars TV show and is a huge fan of the Sea Shepard crews.We heard about the this documentary that inspired the tv show and just had to get it for him.Anyone know of someone selling toy boats that look like Sea Shepard ships or whale fleet? We would love to surprise him with that too.

we must know that some people are making the difference. Is necessary more than corage for helping wildlife: PASSION is needed.

What you see At The Edge Of The World will not happen any more as far as protecting the whales is concerned since these days the Japanese Navy accompanies the whale killing vessels in Antarctica so Japan can kill thousands of whales in the name of research without fear of being stopped by the environmentalists. Shame is truly understatement of the century after watching Japanese in action. When I watched another documentary, The Cove, the disturbing part was how could a group of people in this case Japanese, slaughter few hundred dolphins at a time and no one in their country would be outraged by their actions... Watch another documentary called "A Fall From Freedom" which covers the main story as well. Bravo.

Dan Stone's film, "At the Edge of the World", is a sincerely inspiring documentary of a heroic journey set forth by the under-supported, under-funded Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. The organization's volunteer crew members, from all types of backgrounds and professions, risk their lives in hopes of protecting the illegally hunted whales that are located in the vast Antarctic ocean territory.The film captures modern-day true-life heroes engaging together in their efforts to stave off the Japanese hunting vessels that are under the guise of 'research' in order to illegally slaughter whales for profit. A strong sense of purpose and group-member support among all those involved comes across clearly on screen.Following the courageous, passionate, and determined crew members, are the just as brave, bold, and courageous cameramen who capture the heroic actions on film - some moments of which are hair raising! Also as captivating, and nothing less than breathtaking, is the cinematography of the vast Antarctic landscape, its majestic icebergs, crystal blue waters, and its beautiful wildlife.Enhancing the film's emotive quality is the music selection. The soundtrack creates the perfect atmosphere for each scene in which the music is placed. Nothing is over or under done."At the Edge of the World" is a film that yearns to be seen on a big screen due to the expansive landscape, action scenes, and cinematography; the bigger the screen, the better. The DVD is one to have on hand when in need of inspiration. Nothing is more motivating than watching people come together for a cause that is dear to them - and this film puts the viewer right in the middle of it all.

My son wanted this DVD for teaching purposes. Arrived quickly and in good condition. Hasn't been watched yet but seems ok. Update. Now watched picture quality is poor although watchable. Is in English although cover in different language hence update to star rating.