Mission Blue (2014)

Mission Blue: Directed by Robert Nixon, Fisher Stevens. With Barbara Block, James Cameron, Michael deGruy, Sylvia Earle. Feature documentary about legendary oceanographer, marine biologist, environmentalist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle , and her campaign to create a global network of protected marine sanctuaries.

“Although I agree 100% with the fact that the worldu0026#39;s oceans have been devastated, I was very disappointed that there was so much emotional appeal and focus on Dr. Earleu0026#39;s career than hard-hitting footage of the devastation of coral reefs, algae blooms, trash islands in the Pacific, etc. Time is wasted because the first part of the film doesnu0026#39;t even show the real evidence and facts in depth. Also, the audience is told to u0026#39;do somethingu0026#39; to help save the ocean. Unfortunately, that u0026#39;somethingu0026#39; is very vague. It would have been more inspiring if the audience had been shown examples of specifically what changes in lifestyle or activism could help solve the issue rather than just raise awareness.”