The Battle of the Fishermen - Written by Pablo A. Fernández

Project Type: Script

Project Title: The Battle of the Fishermen

Brief Synopsis: The Battle of the Fishermen is the screenplay for a short historical animation film about the struggle of the people of Vieques, Puerto Rico, who mobilized over many decades to get the U.S. Navy out of their island. For over 60 years, the U.S. Navy used Vieques as a bombing range and a site to practice amphibious landings. This caused enormous suffering to the local population, who lived with the sound of bombs day and night. The island is still contaminated with uranium, mercury, and other heavy metals from the ammunition and explosives, and unexploded ordnance can still be found. Many Vieques families have lost loved ones to cancer, which doctors attribute to the contamination of the soil, water, and air. The fishermen of Vieques organized, and they spearheaded a movement that eventually ousted the most powerful Navy in the world. With their small boats, they confronted the warships of the U.S. Navy and its NATO allies, and they succeeded in stopping their military exercises. In this battle, David defeated Goliath.

Run5me: 30 to 40 minutes

Completion Date: March 2025

Country of Origin: Puerto Rico / United States

Language: English with Spanish subtitles

Credits

Director: Pablo A. Fernández

Writer: Pablo A. Fernández

Producer: Pablo A. Fernández

Editor: To be determined

Key Cast: Voice actors to be determined