Blackfish
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. Full description
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: |
Originally produced in 2013. Special features: note from the director; 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. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1); Dolby Digital 5.1. |
Production Credits: |
Directors of photography, Jonathan Ingalls, Christopher Towey ; music, Jeff Beal ; editor, Eli Despres. |