| Boston International Film Festival SESSION 19 Tuesday, June 10, 3:00pm – 5: 10pm American Fisheries – 39min American Fisheries explores the complex and violent history of the 500-year-old North Atlantic Cod Fishery. From England to Iceland to Canada to the US, scientists have announced that 90% of fish worldwide today are gone due to over fishing. This film explores the historical battleground of the fishing industry and brings to light one of the most significant environmental disasters in history. With never-before- seen footage and vibrant personal stories, ?American Fisheries? takes you on a journey inside the battleground of special interest groups, environmentalists and government regulators who are fighting to control the use of an already exhausted resource. Director, Producer, Writer, Cinematographer: Bailey Pryor Young & Restless in China – 100min YOUNG & RESTLESS IN CHINA is a groundbreaking documentary that follows the lives of nine young people over four years as they struggle to find their way in a country changing faster than any in history. Raised under communism, they are now making their way in China's blazing capitalist economy. Their stories of ambition, exuberance, crime and corruption are interwoven with moments of love, heartbreak and passion. Together they capture the changing values, hopes and dreams of a pivotal generation. Writer, Director, Producer Sue Williams |
