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Plot Summary
For two centuries, American whale oil lit the world — illuminating and powering the start of the industrial revolution, and laying the groundwork for a truly global economy. This two-hour film will tell the riveting and extraordinary story of the American whaling industry, from its origins off the coast of New England and Cape Cod, through the great golden age of deep-ocean whaling, to the industry's spectacular demise.
Customer Reviews
Amazing documentary!!
Beautifully shot with so much in-depth knowledge of the time. It's such a brutal and horrific thing..how we treated whales..but it shows so much about the human journey. It's a beautiful and poetic look into how easily we can become savages. I highly recommend this film! Even for the casual documentary viewer.
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