A Surprising U.S.-Canada Border Dispute
August 14, 2018
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as posted by the channel“When we think of modern-day international border disputes, we imagine places like Kashmir, Jerusalem, Crimea, or the U.S.-Mexico border,” filmmaker Brian Gersten told The Atlantic. “So when I heard about Machias Seal Island, it was just so unexpected.”
Gersten is referring to the last remaining border conflict between the U.S. and Canada. Nicknamed “the grey zone,” the 20acre island sits in the Gulf of Maine. Despite the fact that its sovereigntyand that of the 277 square miles of ocean that surrounds itis contested, the Canadian Coast Guard staffs a lighthouse on the island. Meanwhile, many fishermen from both the U.S. and Canada regard it as a precious hunting ground. Read more
"The Grey Zone" was directed by Brian Gerston. It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic.
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