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Shark conservationist Ocean Ramsey is world-famous for swimming with sharks to challenge fear and promote marine conservation.
In this episode, we speak with JP Stiles and Harrison Macks, directors of the Netflix documentary Shark Whisperer, about Ramsey’s mission to protect sharks, the power of viral ocean activism, and why these apex predators are so misunderstood.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:13 – Film synopsis
02:40 – Who is Ocean Ramsey
05:17 – Sharks are not monsters
09:38 – Why shark attacks happen
12:02 – Media frenzy
16:16 – Ocean Ramsey's motivation
22:23 – The controversy
24:56 – Is it research, conservation or just a show?
28:33 – Involvement of James Reed
35:34 – Future projects
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Factual America uses documentary filmmaking to examine the American experience as well as universal topics that affect all Americans. Guests include leading documentary filmmakers, their subjects, as well as experts on the American experience. Our host Matthew Sherwood, was born and raised in Texas but has lived in the UK since 2001. He draws on decades of journalism experience, interviewing world leaders and helping audiences understand the key global trends shaping our lives.
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The result is engaging cinema and television that defies stereotypes and helps audiences truly understand what makes America tick.
Visit our Website: alamopictures.co.uk
Shark conservationist Ocean Ramsey is world-famous for swimming with sharks to challenge fear and promote marine conservation.
In this episode, we speak with JP Stiles and Harrison Macks, directors of the Netflix documentary Shark Whisperer, about Ramsey’s mission to protect sharks, the power of viral ocean activism, and why these apex predators are so misunderstood.
Subscribe to Factual America: https://linktr.ee/FactualAmerica
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:13 – Film synopsis
02:40 – Who is Ocean Ramsey
05:17 – Sharks are not monsters
09:38 – Why shark attacks happen
12:02 – Media frenzy
16:16 – Ocean Ramsey's motivation
22:23 – The controversy
24:56 – Is it research, conservation or just a show?
28:33 – Involvement of James Reed
35:34 – Future projects
**** FACTUAL AMERICA PODCAST ****
Factual America uses documentary filmmaking to examine the American experience as well as universal topics that affect all Americans. Guests include leading documentary filmmakers, their subjects, as well as experts on the American experience. Our host Matthew Sherwood, was born and raised in Texas but has lived in the UK since 2001. He draws on decades of journalism experience, interviewing world leaders and helping audiences understand the key global trends shaping our lives.
Subscribe to Factual America: https://linktr.ee/FactualAmerica
Like us on Facebook: @factualamerica
Follow us on Twitter: @Factual_America
Connect with Matthew Sherwood:
Twitter: @sherwood1967
Facebook: @matthew.sherwood.14
LinkedIn: @matthewsherwood
**** ABOUT ALAMO PICTURES ****
Alamo Pictures is a London-based production company specialising in feature-documentaries, factual television and shorts about the US. Benefitting from an outsider’s keen eye and years of stateside experience, Alamo’s filmmakers explore topical, uniquely American stories from a sympathetic, European perspective.
The result is engaging cinema and television that defies stereotypes and helps audiences truly understand what makes America tick.
Visit our Website: alamopictures.co.uk
