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Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. The documentary follows the controversial captivity of killer whales, and its dangers for both humans and whales.





















17 January 1931, Arkabutla, Mississippi, USA


















1981, North Eastern Atlantic Ocean




30 December 1953, Providence, Rhode Island, USA




January 09, 2017
You won't forget Cowperthwaite's documentary, and you shouldn't.
October 23, 2013
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.
August 08, 2013
"Blackfish" is a disturbing movie, one that will make you rethink parks like SeaWorld and their value.
January 01, 2014
A troubling exposé of Sea World's hazardous entertainment trade.
August 02, 2013
Blackfish is intended to rattle and provoke in the hopes of bringing about change.
March 27, 2015
Really great documentaries are like zeitgeist napalm; and Blackfish carries the torch.
April 08, 2014
For all it's artistic shortcomings, though, I really hope that this movie is able to instigate some kind of change in the way we treat orcas, or at least how we think about them.
March 18, 2016
Must be seen by audiences, and should be mandatory for wildlife lovers and advocates, so we can prevent another corrupt organization like Seaworld from ever rising to prominence again.
July 05, 2016
The product of Gabriela's research-alongside co-writer Eli B. Despres-is the riveting documentary Blackfish.
January 21, 2014
Powerful, heartbreaking, disturbing doc about captive orcas.
January 01, 2014
Blackfish makes an especially strong case for the innate marvel of these animals: that they are smart, social, communicative and loving.
August 02, 2013
"Blackfish" is grim. But then again, so is the plight of these magnificent, intelligent whales.