Impact Productions

Defenders of the Deep

What does it take to devote your life to the planet’s most dangerous conservation frontlines? For Jeztke Nagtglas, a seasoned Greenpeace boat driver, it means confronting industrial whalers in the icy waters of Antarctica, navigating political tensions at sea, and facing storms both literal and personal. Defender of the Deep is a powerful and intimate portrait of one woman’s journey through the high-stakes world of environmental activism. With stunning footage from the Southern Ocean and raw, personal reflections, Jeztke shares her most harrowing encounters with whaling ships, close calls with the forces of nature, and the awe-inspiring moments of connection with the very creatures she’s risking her life to protect.

05:30 | 2021

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