Trade Secret

Trade Secret is an absolutely shocking story. Extremely powerful, with a strong message. And it's so we'll made. It's a story that needs to be told. I am glad that Abraham and his team has made this film. People, scientists and politicians around the world needs to see this.

This film is not about the climate change. It's more about how politics, conservation and commerce deals with polar bears. I had no idea that polar bears as a species was treated like this. And that makes me sad. This is a very strong film that people needs to see. Especially for understanding how polar bears are affected. If you are going to see one documentary, you should definitely see this one.

I expected an environmental story, but what unfolded was truly eye-opening!

The cinematography is fascinating. Every scene, from hidden recordings and Arctic views to conversations with Indigenous people.

What really makes this film stand out is how it gradually reveals uncomfortable truths. And it leaves you thinking long after it.

I live in a small country where the fight to protect wildlife is often lost to a lack of funding, education, or political will. But discovering that some of the world's most developed nations and "respected" institutions enable harmful practices was shocking.

Some documentaries have changed the way I see the world, and this is one of them. You'll think twice about who you trust.

The film is beautifully made, the cinematography and music create a beautiful and captivating backdrop to what is a complex and sobering story. I watched this film expecting a typical wildlife story. While of course the story focuses on polar bears, the story that emerges roused emotions of sadness and anger. The complex story that unfolds is one of complex and disturbing politics, shocking inconsistencies with nations and organizations that claim to champion the cause of polar bears, This film was both provocative and moving. For anyone who cares about conservation it is an absolute must watch!

Compelling and masterful storytelling that will leave you speechless and determined to see change. As the three 'hero' characters, (and they are total hero's,) are introduced, you are in absolute awe of their commitment, their fearlessness, their determination to stop the trade of the iconic polar bear. It seems an impossible to imagine that an animal that is listed a vulnerable is allowed to be traded at all. It's a very emotional experience following their separate yet intertwined journeys. Their highs and lows ooze out of the screen, and you feel every bit of it. It's authentic, it's raw. Every part of you wants to see them succeed in their mission. Then comes the BIG REVEAL and nothing can prepare you for it. It's jaw dropping and extremely unexpected. Personally, I find it even more impactful, more shocking than Blackfish, a very powerful film that sparked a moral outcry, and change happened virtually overnight. The world's wildlife needs voices, needs hero's fighting the fight. The truth needs to be revealed, people need to be held accountable, and the change needs to happen, not just for the future of the polar bear but all wildlife. You will find all of this in Trade Secret.

Trade Secret is a bold and gripping exposé that pulls no punches. With haunting depth, the film dives into the murky world of the international polar bear trade, blurring the lines between truth and deception. It challenges viewers to confront the unsettling overlap between conservation and exploitation, forcing us to reconsider the motives of those we trust to safeguard endangered species. Trade Secret is a cinematic documentary thriller that leaves the viewer clutching its seat. Emotionally charged and thought-provoking, Trade Secret doesn't just inform-it unsettles, provokes, and refuses to let go.