Plot
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 ... See full summary »
Release Year: 2013
Rating: 7.3/10 (365 voted)
Director:Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Storyline
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.
Filming Locations: Sea World, San Diego, California, USA
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Rating: 10/10
I have not yet seen the full movie, but am very familiar with the back
story and production I found myself compelled to comment to correct the
description - Tilikum is not "notorious" - he is a captive Orca in a
completely alien environment to his natural habitat - he is simply
crying out against his suffering and exploitation.
It is important that viewers go into this movie with an open mind, and
don't see Tilikum as crazed killer animal that should be punished.
he shouldn't be in a tank in the first place.
It is a tragedy that Dawn lost her life, and others were killed and
injured - but this is a risky business, where far more whales and
dolphins die than trainers.
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