Blackfish (2013)

Never capture what you can't control.

Blackfish (2013) poster

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: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jeff Beal
Cinematography: Jonathan Ingalls, Christopher Towey
Editing: Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Eli Despres
Production: Manny O Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World

Keywords

whale, trauma, controversy, psychological thriller, nature, killer whale, sea world, animal trainer, woman director, tenerife, deprivation

Trailer

Blackfish Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Blackfish?
Blackfish was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite.
Who stars in Blackfish?
Blackfish stars Dean Gomersall, Samantha Berg, John Jett, John Hargrove, Carol Ray, Jeffrey Ventre.
How long is Blackfish?
Blackfish has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Blackfish?
Blackfish is a Documentary film.
How much did Blackfish gross?
Blackfish grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was Blackfish produced?
Blackfish was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Blackfish?
The themes of Blackfish include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.