The documentary outlays the incidences that have brought debate in Canada concerning the hunting of seals. Critically, the practice has been refuted by high profile individuals, animal activists and International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Ideally, the controversial actions in that Troake family did seek a defense in trying to justify their actions. Arguably, the killing of seals is made differently. The misconception that they used guns is a total fallacy. Traoke stipulates that the act is time-honored and claims that it is taking an environmental responsibility. IFAW critical perception concerning the annual seal hunt is skeptical. Viewing the pros and cons of the practice is paramount (Troake n.p). Notably, the documentary is good in that it provides information concerning the practice. It also shows how the people benefit. However, as much as it is against the animal right, it shows various projections that the filmmakers wanted to convey to the whole world as the explanation of the feature.
Personally, I think it is justified for the Newfoundlanders to hunt seal. Notably, it should be noted that the Newfoundlanders depend entirely on seals for their livelihood. Further, as seen in their cultural practices, the Newfoundlanders often do the hunt annually. They neither shoot the seals with rifles nor cub them. This is an indication that they respect the animal existence in the environment. Further, the hunt is beneficial to the locals since they obtain their livelihood from the practice. Concerning the population of the seals , it is apparent that their population should be controlled and hunting is one of the methods that in the end are beneficial.
Similarly, the film advocates bringing to the limelight the Canadian image concerning their views on the seal hunt. In most cases, the documentation by Anne suggests the need to keep the family relationships and defend what one believes to avoid victimization. Upon the release of the film the critics pointed out that it was wrong to have a seal hunt done annually just to please a community. The interviews she conducted take opinions of her close relatives and her family. The government regulations tend to place tragedy that is deemed unnecessary injected to her family.
The film and the production suggest that a graduate made it. In particular, the arguments presented in justifying the Newfoundlanders people actions . The producers focus on the annual practice and airing the facts that occur. This indicates that the individual was a scholar as he brought out arguments that critics the lobby groups who claim to fight for the rights of animals.
The perception of the environment is posed by the need to control the seal population. Often young graduate students advocate for the need for protection the environment. This involves adopting strategies to see the goal is achieved. The desire for Troake to honor her cousin through the documentary and keep on the fight illustrates her level of education. Further, the ample remarks made by the producer suggest that the persons are informed concerning factual things that require no hypocrisy (Troake n.p). The filmmaker featured his grandmother, Troake upon taking the quote that illuminates the title of the film. The filmmaker shows appreciation of his ancestors meaning that he is a youngster and seeks to show justification of her people.
Works Cited
Troake, Anne. "My Ancestors Were Rogues and Murderers (2005) on Vimeo." Vimeo. N.p., 2005. Web. 2 Apr. 2016. <https://vimeo.com/33538160>.
