Watson (film) explained

Watson
Director:	Lesley Chilcott
Starring:	Paul Watson
Music:	Christophe Beck
Cinematography:	Logan Schneider
Editing:	Greg Finton
Distributor:	Participant Media
Runtime:	99 minutes
Country:	United States Australia^[1]
Language:	English

Watson is a 2019 documentary film about the life of Paul Watson, the founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. It was directed by Lesley Chilcott and produced by Louise Runge.^[2]

The film premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2019.^[3]

Synopsis

Filmed over two years in Costa Rica, Tonga, and the US, Watson is a feature documentary about the life of eco-warrior Captain Paul Watson, the founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.^{[4] [5]}

Reception

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Awards and nominations

Year	Category	Association	Result	Ref
2020		Cinema for Peace Award International Green Film Award		^[7]
2020	International Wildlife Film Festival	Best Feature Film		^[8]
2019		Harrell Award Best Documentary Feature		^[9]
2019		Zelda Penzel Giving Voice to the Voiceless Award		^[10]
2019	Tribeca Film Festival	Best Documentary Feature		^[11]
2019	Tribeca Film Festival	Audience Award Documentary		^[12]

See also

• Marine conservation activism
• Sierra Club
• Whale Wars
• List of environmental films

External links

• Captain Paul Watson Foundation official website

Notes and References

1. News: 'Watson' Review: Environmentalism on the High Seas . The New York Times . 7 November 2019 . Kenigsberg . Ben .
2. Web site: 'Watson': Film Review . . 20 May 2019 .
3. Web site: Documentaries Are King as New Films on Linda Ronstadt and Captain Paul Watson Get Ready to Shine at Tribeca Film Festival . 25 April 2019 .
4. Web site: Review: 'Watson' delivers fierce message from eco-warrior and Sea Shepherd captain . . 24 October 2019 .
5. Web site: Tribeca Film Festival 2019: WATSON: The Embodiment of Change, Resilience & Strength . 26 April 2019 .
6. Web site: Watson. Rotten Tomatoes. 25 May 2024.
7. https://www.cinemaforpeace-foundation.org/honorees
8. Web site: Watson • International Wildlife Film Festival .
9. Web site: The XV Camden International Film Festival: A Special Report .
10. Web site: INTERVIEW: Director Lesley Chilcott on Documenting the Life of Captain Paul Watson for New Documentary, "Watson" . 18 October 2019 .
11. Web site: Watson | 2019 Tribeca Festival .
12. Web site: Tribeca Film Festival 2019: WATSON: The Embodiment of Change, Resilience & Strength . 26 April 2019 .