Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World

Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World

For two centuries, American whale oil lit the world, illuminating and powering the start of the industrial revolution and laying the groundwork for a truly global economy. This is the riveting and extraordinary story of the American whaling industry, from its origins off the coast of New England and Cape Cod, through the great golden age of deep-ocean whaling, to the industry's spectacular demise.

IMDb 8.6/1020101 h 53 min

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DocumentaryDarkHeavy

IMDb 8.6/1020101 h 53 min

Cast: William Dafoe

7+

Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World

DocumentaryDarkHeavy

IMDb 8.6/1020101 h 53 min

For two centuries, American whale oil lit the world, illuminating and powering the start of the industrial revolution and laying the groundwork for a truly global economy. This is the riveting and extraordinary story of the American whaling industry, from its origins off the coast of New England and Cape Cod, through the great golden age of deep-ocean whaling, to the industry's spectacular demise.

Creators and Cast

Directors: Ric Burns

Producers: Ric Burns Bonnie Lafave Mary Recine Robin Espinola

Cast: William Dafoe

Studio: PBS

Content advisory

7+

Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers

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EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High

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English [CC]

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