# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dock-u-mentary: Truth -- Fishing Crisis or Government Mismanagement?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center for its upcoming free Dock-u-mentary film screening!About this EventJoin NB Fishing Heritage Center and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park for another free Dock-u-mentary film screening! On Friday, November 20, at 7:00pm, we will be screening the 2009 documentary Truth: Fishing Crisis or Government Management? In 1976 the United States Congress passed the Magnuson-Stevens Act to provide for the conservation and management of the American Fisheries. But that’s not quite how it turned out. Truth presents the true story of Jimmy Ruhle, an American fisherman struggling against the sea, the weather, tough economic times, and the federal government to protect his family, his home, his heritage, and his dignity. Runtime: 52 minutesThe film screening is a special tie-in with the Center’s ongoing exhibit, , which explores the complicated history and legacy of the 1976 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.About Dock-u-mentaries: Hosted in partnership with New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Dock-u-mentaries is a free film series hosted at the National Park auditorium at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford on every third Friday at 7:00pm from October 2026 through March 2027. These films explore a variety of themes and topics related to the commercial fishing industry and the working waterfront.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/dock-u-mentary-truth-fishing-crisis-or-government-mismanagement/100002003005220534
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: New Bedford
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center
- **lat**: 41.6357425
- **long**: -70.9239793
- **full address**: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center, 33 William Street, New Bedford, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dock-u-mentary: Truth -- Fishing Crisis or Government Mismanagement? being held?
  - **A:** Dock-u-mentary: Truth -- Fishing Crisis or Government Mismanagement? takes place on Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center, 33 William Street, New Bedford, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dock-u-mentary: Truth -- Fishing Crisis or Government Mismanagement??
  - **A:** Dock-u-mentary: Truth -- Fishing Crisis or Government Mismanagement? is organized by New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dock-u-mentary: Truth -- Fishing Crisis or Government Mismanagement? is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Bedford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dock-u-mentary: Truth -- Fishing Crisis or Government Mismanagement? sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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