A documentary following the controversial captivity of killer whales, and its dangers for both humans and whales.
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Gabriela Cowperthwaite
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Cast
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John Hargrove | ... | Himself - Former SeaWorld Trainer |
| Samantha Berg | ... | Herself - Former SeaWorld Trainer | |
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Mark Simmons | ... | Himself - Former SeaWorld Trainer |
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Kim Ashdown | ... | Herself |
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Dean Gomersall | ... | Himself - Former SeaWorld Trainer |
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Shamu | ... | Himself (archive footage) |
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Carol Ray | ... | Herself - Former SeaWorld Trainer |
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John Jett | ... | Himself - Fomer SeaWorld Trainer |
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Dawn Brancheau | ... | Herself - SeaWorld Trainer (archive footage) |
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Jeffrey Ventre | ... | Himself - Former SeaWorld Trainer |
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Thomas Tobin | ... | Himself |
| Dave Duffus | ... | Himself - OSHA Expert Witness, Whale Researcher | |
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Jim Payne | ... | Himself (archive footage) |
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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. Written by Anonymous
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Never capture what you can't control. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements including disturbing and violent images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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18 October 2013 (Iceland) See more »Also Known As:
Blackfish - Egy kardszárnyú delfin története See more »Edit
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Opening Weekend USA:
$75,962, 21 July 2013, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$2,063,312, 13 October 2013Company Credits
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1/6/17 - Tilikum, the SeaWorld Orca who killed his trainer (and inspired this documentary) died. See more »Quotes
John Hargrove: Those are not your whales. Ya know, you love them, and you think, I'm the one that touches them, feeds them, keeps them alive, gives them the care that they need. They're NOT your whales. They own them!See more »
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Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Jay Leno/Sara & Erin Foster/Seaton Smith (2015) See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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The documentary "Blackfish" just premiered at Sundance to much deserved rave reviews. It's a compelling story of a 12,000 pound orca who has been in captivity since 1983 when he was captured at the age of two. New footage and interviews with trainers who worked at SeaWorld (and left disillusioned) add dynamic interest to the overall question of whether or not these wild intelligent sentient animals should be kept in captivity. This is a story that will have you questioning what you thought you knew. See "Blackfish" if you're interested in orcas; see it if you're interested in the truth; see it for no other reason than to find out why SeaWorld doesn't want you to see it. This film moves with the fluidity of a wild orca in the ocean. Don't miss out on seeing "Blackfish" because it's going to change the way you think.