I have friends who remember seeing fish hauled onto a boat’s deck and beaten to death.

Meaning of the quote

This quote from American actor Casey Affleck describes a disturbing scene he has heard about from his friends. They witnessed fishermen bringing fish onto their boat and then brutally beating the fish until they died. This is a stark reminder that some fishing practices can be cruel and inhumane towards the animals involved.

About Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck is an award-winning American actor and the younger brother of Ben Affleck. He began his career as a child actor and has since starred in numerous critically acclaimed films, including The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Manchester by the Sea, and Oppenheimer.

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