All at Sea
All at Sea

All at Sea

2014TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

Charlie and his family move from London to run a Bed and Breakfast by the sea. For Charlie and his new friends, Ben and Alison, the glorious Scarborough seaside represents a safe, exciting, child-friendly place where there’s an adventure round every corner.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users91%
Director: Rory KennedyGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the impact of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the lives of people in the Gulf Coast region. It delves into the environmental disaster and its long-term consequences for the fishing communities and the ecosystem. The film highlights the struggles and resilience of those affected by the catastrophe.

Critical Reception

All at Sea received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intimate portrayal of the human cost of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Reviewers noted the film's emotional depth and its effective presentation of the ongoing environmental and economic challenges faced by Gulf Coast residents. It was particularly lauded for giving a voice to those directly impacted by the oil spill.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its empathetic focus on the human stories behind the environmental disaster.
  • Commended for illustrating the lasting economic and ecological damage.
  • Noted for its powerful and moving testament to the resilience of affected communities.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's emotional impact and its success in conveying the devastating consequences of the oil spill on individuals and their livelihoods. Many appreciated the documentary's honest and direct approach to a complex and tragic event.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Rory Kennedy is the youngest child of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy.

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