Fresh
A troubling expose of Sea World's hazardous entertainment trade.
Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York
Blackfish
Never capture what you can't control.
2013 · 1h 23m · PG-13
Documentary
Directed by
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Gabriela Cowperthwaite Director
- Kim Ashdown as Herself
- Ken Balcomb as Himself
- Samantha Berg as Herself
- John Hargrove as Himself - Former SeaWorld Trainer
- Mark Simmons as Himself - Former SeaWorld Trainer
- Dean Gomersall as Himself - Former SeaWorld Trainer
- James Earl Jones as Himself (archive footage)
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
98%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Blackfish makes an especially strong case for the innate marvel of these animals: that they are smart, social, communicative and loving.
Geoff Pevere, Globe and Mail
Fresh
In the wild, orcas live between 50 and a hundred years. In captivity, it's half that. It's simply a strong argument to free all the Willies.
David Hinckley, New York Daily News
Fresh
"Blackfish" is a disturbing movie, one that will make you rethink parks like SeaWorld and their value.
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
Fresh
Blackfish is intended to rattle and provoke in the hopes of bringing about change.
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
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