This is a documentary about how humans keep orcas (killer whales) as pets to entertain at places such as SeaWorld. It is centered around one vicious attack by a killer whale named Tilikum, but actually takes us around the world as well as into the past. This is not the first attack on trainers, and if the movie is to be believed, probably not the last one, unless measures are being taken to prevent abuse of the…
Never capture what you can't control.
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.
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Dean Gomersall
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Samantha Berg
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John Jett
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John Hargrove
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Carol Ray
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Jeffrey Ventre
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Kim Ashdown
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Ken Balcomb
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Mark Simmons
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Thomas Tobin
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Dave Duffus
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Estefania Rodriguez
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Mercedes Martinez
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John Crowe
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Howard Garrett
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Eric Walters
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Reviews
Great documentary. I had known about Orca attacks in captivity before watching it, but this film really drove home the point. Free Willy!
The dark side of Free Willy. Lately (mid-2023), there have been Orca attacks on boats in the Med. My theory is this: The Orcas are highly intelligent and have a fantastic communication system. The few who eventually were freed from SeaWorld got the word out to all the other Orcas in the world: "Humans are fucking assholes! Kill the humans!"
FAQ about Blackfish
What is Blackfish about?
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.
When was Blackfish released?
Blackfish was released in 2013.
What genres does Blackfish belong to?
Blackfish is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Blackfish?
The cast of Blackfish includes Dean Gomersall, Samantha Berg, John Jett, John Hargrove, Carol Ray.