Hot Tuna

Hot Tuna

2012 · 52 min · Documentary

The underwater cinematographer, Rick Rosenthal follows the threatened Bluefin Tuna in their search for a safe refuge along the Atlantic.

Directed by Rick Rosenthal · Written by Jonathan Grupper

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