From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series
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Directed by: Will Parrinello | Produced by: Will Parrinello | Starring: Randall Arauz | Documentary | 2010 | U.S. | 4:40
Randall Arauz is a biologist and the founder of PRETOMA. He led the campaign to halt the environmentally catastrophic practice of shark finning in Costa Rica. Arauz’s awareness campaign and political actions have spawned a powerful movement to stop the massive slaughter. He was also awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2010 for his efforts to protect sharks.