Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity.
Gabriela Cowperthwaite has made a fascinating documentary about the consequences of keeping these large and intelligent animals as tourist attractions. A pity that SeaWorld, portrayed as the villains of the piece, refused to be interviewed.
Blackfish is illuminating and emotional and Cowperthwaite's impressive execution ensures it grips like a thriller.
Impassioned and disturbing, this doc matches The Cove for marrying cool intellect with real fire.
With contributions from numerous former trainers it makes for damning and disturbing viewing.
This documentary about fatal attacks by performing killer whales is as gripping as a serial-killer thriller.
An eye-opener.
Impressive, often gripping.
Cowperthwaite’s documentary does a good job of highlighting just how psychologically damaging and barbaric it actually is to keep whales in captivity for the purpose of entertainment.
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