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Blackfish (2013)

★ 8.1PG-1383 min

2013 American documentary film

Blackfish is a 2013 American documentary film directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. It concerns Tilikum, an orca held by SeaWorld and the controversy over captive orcas. The film premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2013, and was picked up by Magnolia Pictures and CNN Films for wider release. It was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Blackfish about?
Blackfish (2013) — 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.
Is Blackfish based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Blackfish scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.