Seven minutes to break your heart and maybe save a species.
A sea-turtle grew tumors that are believed to be human induced. Experts talk about their relationship with turtles like her and call audiences to action.
Cinematography
Intimate turtle close-ups that demand empathy.
Editing
Seven minutes that waste zero sentiment.
Director
Amy Lam
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The tumors referenced are fibropapillomas, linked to pollution and warming waters—making this a climate change documentary disguised as a turtle rescue story.
The 'turtle hospital' phenomenon exploded after viral 2010s conservation content; this film interrogates whether that attention translates to policy change.
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