Blackfish
A discussion on the keeping of intelligent creatures in captivity. Employs the story of Tilikum, the notorious performing whale who, unlike orcas in the wild, has taken the lives of several people while in captivity.
| Other Authors: | Cowperthwaite, Gabriela,, Oteyza, Manuel V.,, Despres, Eli,, Ingalls, Jonathan,, Towey, Chris,, Beal, Jeff, 1963-, Magnolia Pictures (Firm),, CNN Films (Firm),, Our Turn Productions (Firm),, Manny O Productions (Firm),, Magnolia Home Entertainment (Firm), |
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| Format: | DVD |
| Language: | English Spanish |
| Published: |
Los Angeles, California :
Magnolia Home Entertainment,
[2013]
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| Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (approximately 83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Edition: | Widescreen. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
A discussion on the keeping of intelligent creatures in captivity. Employs the story of Tilikum, the notorious performing whale who, unlike orcas in the wild, has taken the lives of several people while in captivity. |
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| Item Description: |
DVD format; NTSC, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1); Dolby Digital 5.1. "Never capture what you can't control"--Container. Directors of photography, Jonathan Ingalls, Christopher Towey ; music, Jeff Beal ; editor, Eli Despres. Originally produced in 2013. A discussion on the keeping of intelligent creatures in captivity. Employs the story of Tilikum, the notorious performing whale who, unlike orcas in the wild, has taken the lives of several people while in captivity. Blackfish -- Tilikum -- Victoria B.C. -- Social intelligence -- A new home -- The party line -- Why would they lie? -- Accident history -- Public relations -- Shamu's true potential -- Reality of captivity -- End credits. PG-13: for mature thematic elements, including disturbing and violent images. Special features: note from the director Gabriela Cowperthwaite; Kanduke; "Death by mosquito" in marine parks; Orca teeth show the stress of orcas in captivity; Recollections of a former SeaWorld trainer; The truth about wild whales; Alternatives to captivity; director and producer commentary, trailer, previews of other films. Official Selection 2013, Sundance Film Festival. English, with optional Spanish subtitles and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (approximately 83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: |
DVD format; NTSC, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1); Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Audience: |
PG-13: for mature thematic elements, including disturbing and violent images. |
| Awards: |
Official Selection 2013, Sundance Film Festival. |
| Production Credits: |
Directors of photography, Jonathan Ingalls, Christopher Towey ; music, Jeff Beal ; editor, Eli Despres. |
| ISBN: |
9786315178047 6315178049 |