Inside the Tanks

Jun 15, 2017

0h 34m

★ 0.0

The first documentary of it's kind, giving BOTH sides of the captivity debate

Overview

Unique in its approach, Inside The Tanks is a documentary that aims to enrich the discussion surrounding marine mammal captivity. Join Presenter and Producer, Jonny Meah, as he blasts the debate wide open, giving BOTH sides of the discussion a chance to have their say. The documentary includes in depth interviews from The Born Free Foundation; Marine Biologist, Ingrid Visser; Ex-Supervisor and ex-trainer, John Hargrove; and in a world exclusive on the topic, an interview with The Zoological Director of Marineland Antibes, Jon Kershaw.

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Cast

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Jonny Meah

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Samantha Goddard

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John Hargrove

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Dr. Ingrid Visser

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Jon Kershaw

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Inside the Tanks

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