Not for the faint-hearted, but worth watching: A documentary on the traditional whale hunt on the Faroe Islands, a clash of cultures.

From Weekly Filet #202, in April 2015.

The Grind: Whaling in the Faroe Islands

The Grind: Whaling in the Faroe Islands

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