Blackfish

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Blackfish is a 2013 documentary film that critically examines the captivity of orcas, particularly focusing on SeaWorld and the orca Tilikum, and its ethical and safety implications.

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instanceOf 2013 film
American documentary film
documentary film
cinematographyBy Christopher Towey NERFINISHED
Jonathan Ingalls NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
criticizes SeaWorld Entertainment NERFINISHED
marine theme parks using captive orcas
director Gabriela Cowperthwaite NERFINISHED
distributor Magnolia Pictures NERFINISHED
editedBy Eli B. Despres NERFINISHED
Greg Finton NERFINISHED
Tim Zimmermann NERFINISHED
examines corporate practices at SeaWorld
ethical implications of keeping orcas in captivity
safety issues for trainers working with orcas
featuresInterviewWith former SeaWorld trainers
marine mammal experts
focusesOn SeaWorld Orlando NERFINISHED
Tilikum NERFINISHED
orcas in captivity
genre environmental documentary
investigative documentary
includesEvent death of trainer Dawn Brancheau
previous incidents involving Tilikum
language English
musicBy Jeff Beal NERFINISHED
narrativeForm interviews and archival footage
notableImpact decline in SeaWorld attendance and profits
increased public scrutiny of SeaWorld
policy changes regarding orca shows at SeaWorld
portrays Tilikum as a central case study
premiereDate 2013-01-19
producer Gabriela Cowperthwaite NERFINISHED
Manuel Oteyza NERFINISHED
productionCompany Manny O Productions NERFINISHED
Our Turn Productions NERFINISHED
ratingMPAA PG-13
releaseYear 2013
runningTimeMinutes 83
subject SeaWorld NERFINISHED
Tilikum NERFINISHED
animal welfare
occupational safety
orca captivity
theatricalReleaseDate 2013-07-19
worldPremiereAt Sundance Film Festival NERFINISHED
writer Eli B. Despres NERFINISHED
Gabriela Cowperthwaite NERFINISHED
Tim Zimmermann NERFINISHED

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