UNHOOKED

UNHOOKED (2026)



10.0 2026 52 min —

Director: Carmen Traub

Cast: Carmen Traub

Every year, countless seabirds fall victim to fishing equipment in what has become a worldwide crisis. Unhooked captures the remarkable efforts at the planet’s lengthiest fishing pier, where dedicated volunteers save thousands of sea birds annually. This emotionally powerful documentary takes viewers alongside a wildlife rescue crew working tirelessly on the front lines.

More About This Film

UNHOOKED is a documentary following wildlife rescuers who work to free seabirds caught in discarded fishing gear. Set around the world's longest fishing pier, the film brings viewers close to a rescue team dealing with a recurring threat to marine birds.

The documentary combines environmental awareness with a hands-on rescue perspective, focusing on the people who respond directly to entanglement incidents. Its observational style highlights both the scale of the problem and the practical work required to help individual animals.

  • Released on September 9, 2026.
  • Directed and written by Carmen Traub.
  • Produced by the Endangered Earth Foundation.
  • Carmen Traub appears in the film as a seabird rescuer.
  • The runtime is approximately 52 minutes.

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