Watson is a 2019 documentary film about the life of Paul Watson, the founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. It was directed by Lesley Chilcott and produced by Louise Runge.[2]
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| Directed by | Lesley Chilcott |
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| Starring | Paul Watson |
| Cinematography | Logan Schneider |
| Edited by | Greg Finton |
| Music by | Christophe Beck |
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| Distributed by | Participant Media |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Countries | United States Australia[1] |
| Language | English |
The film premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2019.[3]
Synopsis
editFilmed over two years in Costa Rica, Tonga, and the US, Watson is a feature documentary about the life of eco-warrior Captain Paul Watson, the founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.[4][5]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10.[6]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Category | Association | Result | Ref |
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| 2020 | Cinema for Peace Awards | Cinema for Peace Award International Green Film Award | Nominated | [7] |
| 2020 | International Wildlife Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Won | [8] |
| 2019 | Camden International Film Festival | Harrell Award Best Documentary Feature | Nominated | [9] |
| 2019 | Hamptons International Film Festival | Zelda Penzel Giving Voice to the Voiceless Award | Won | [10] |
| 2019 | Tribeca Film Festival | Best Documentary Feature | Nominated | [11] |
| 2019 | Tribeca Film Festival | Audience Award Documentary | Nominated | [12] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Kenigsberg, Ben (7 November 2019). "'Watson' Review: Environmentalism on the High Seas". The New York Times.
- ^ "'Watson': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 20 May 2019.
- ^ "Documentaries Are King as New Films on Linda Ronstadt and Captain Paul Watson Get Ready to Shine at Tribeca Film Festival". 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Review: 'Watson' delivers fierce message from eco-warrior and Sea Shepherd captain". Los Angeles Times. 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Tribeca Film Festival 2019: WATSON: The Embodiment of Change, Resilience & Strength". 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Watson". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ https://www.cinemaforpeace-foundation.org/honorees
- ^ "Watson • International Wildlife Film Festival".
- ^ "The XV Camden International Film Festival: A Special Report".
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Director Lesley Chilcott on Documenting the Life of Captain Paul Watson for New Documentary, "Watson"". 18 October 2019.
- ^ "Watson | 2019 Tribeca Festival".
- ^ "Tribeca Film Festival 2019: WATSON: The Embodiment of Change, Resilience & Strength". 26 April 2019.