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Turbulent Waters

2015-04-23 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Documentary

Most of the goods we consume are transported by sea on ships where working conditions recall those of the galley ships of another age. Turbulent Waters tells the story of these seafarers – equivalent to 21st century galley slaves – and of the turbulent seas they inhabit in a world of corporate globalisation.

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Directors
Malcolm Guy, Michelle Smith
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ONF | NFB, Productions Multi-Monde
Countries
Canada
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Released

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