Blackfish
7.8/10
Rating
83 min
Runtime
2013
Release Year
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Director
Cast
Dean Gomersall, Samantha Berg, John Jett, John Hargrove, Carol Ray
Quick Synopsis
The documentary "Blackfish" explores the story of Tilikum, a killer whale held in captivity who was involved in the deaths of three people, including a leading trainer at a marine park. The film examines the effects of keeping highly intelligent and aware animals like Tilikum confined in captivity, highlighting the risks and ethical concerns associated with this practice.
Detailed Synopsis of Blackfish
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.
