Freightened: The Real Price of Shipping (2016)

Immersing us in a hidden world that plays a crucial role in our modern civilisation, Freightened: The Real Price of Shipping (2016) unravels the intricate complexities of the international freight shipping industry. Accounting for 90% of the goods we consume in the West, this colossal industry is an unseen titan that shapes our economy, our environment, and the very structure of our society. Stepping out of public view, behind a maze of barriers and checkpoints, freight ships have outgrown traditional city harbors. Freightened boldly navigates this obscured landscape, unveiling the many faces of worldwide freight shipping through a daring investigation. It poses stirring questions: Who truly holds the reins in this multi-billion dollar business? How does this colossal industry sway our policymakers? What are the unseen environmental impacts lurking beneath the water's surface and soaring above in our skies? Venturing across vast oceans and overseas, the film explores the enigmatic lives of modern seafarers, the unsung heroes of this global network. Freightened illuminates the hidden costs that touch us all, revealing the profound consequences of an industry that, while largely invisible, is deeply interwoven into the fabric of our everyday lives. This riveting journey uncovers the harsh realities and unseen perils of an industry that is the lifeblood of our globalised world, serving as a stark reminder of the true price we pay for the goods we consume.

Freightened: The Real Price of Shipping is a documentary movie featuring Trevor Hayes and directed by Denis Delestrac.

Freightened: The Real Price of Shipping is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and Tubi TV and it's also available on Magellan TV.