Published 19:37 IST, April 1st 2021

Who funded Seaspiracy? All you need to know about Netflix's sensational new documentary

Netflix's latest release, Seaspiracy has garnered immediate attention. Who funded Seaspiracy? has become a frequent question, here we've got you all the details

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Seaspiracy is latest documentary that premiered on Netflix on March 24, 2021. Helmed by British filmmaker, Ali Tabrizi, documentary is produced by Kip Anderson. documentary has garnered immediate attention in several countries. Seaspiracy shows damaging impact of commercial fishing and or water-related activities. Ever since documentary made its way on OTT platform, a section of its viewers was curious to kw about its funders. If- ‘Who funded Seaspiracy?- has become a frequent question of your recent searches, here we’ve got you a detailed answer.

Seaspiracy funding details

Seaspiracy is bankrolled by Forest Green Rovers’ chair and Ecotricity's Dale Vince, reported Gloucestershire. Dale has also executively produced latest documentary. According to report, Dr Dale Vince had met producer, Kip in year 2016. former had offered to fund Seaspiracy, which allowed filmmakers to begin filming. documentary was n acquired by Netflix in late 2020, for its Netflix’ Original line.

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Speaking about documentary with outlet, Dale said that destruction of marine life is a major environmental issue that y’ve focused on for past many years. After Cowspiracy, Dale informed that Kip was looking for its follow-up in an "ocean version". Thus, company was keen to help make that happen.

What is Seaspiracy about?

Netflix documentary depicts harm humans do to marine species. documentary is narrated by director, Ali, who is seen obsessed with ocean and its beauty since beginning. In documentary, one can see Ali calling up several organisations in order to foster m to stop plastics but all goes in vain. He can be seen talking about dams done by human beings to marine life, which also somehow impacts humans. He explains it by saying that 85 per cent of oxygen people brea also comes from seas. Thus, he can also be seen criticizing several institutions such as Earth Island Institute. 89-minute documentary has also covered several or issues such as lice infestations, dying of salmon due to ailments and ors.

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19:37 IST, April 1st 2021