A series of events in a picturesque coastal region of Nova Scotia, Canada, gained global attention in 2013, when a local fisherman, Phillip Boudreau, was killed by his peers, sparking a media frenzy dubbed 'Murder for Lobster.' However, the reality is far more nuanced, with the community insisting that such a heinous act cannot be reduced to a simple dispute over a crustacean.
Murder in the Cove
The film tells the true story of a man's descent into tragedy and infamy in Nova Scotia, Canada, as his lobster poaching habit spirals out of control and becomes a sensationalized crime.