# Blackfish (2013)

> An impassioned investigation into Tilikum, captive orcas, and the human cost of turning intelligent wildlife into entertainment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/97269

## Facts

- Runtime: 83 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
- Cast: Dean Gomersall, Samantha Berg, John Jett, John Hargrove, Carol Ray, Jeffrey Ventre, Kim Ashdown, Ken Balcomb
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2545118/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: impassioned, disturbing, mournful, socially conscious viewing, environmental film night

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of the dark side of marine entertainment and the consequences of captivity.

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