The documentary, Blackfish, produced in 2013 and directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite argues that killer whales should not be kept in restricted areas. Keeping killer whales in confined spaces causes psychological problems due to being apart from families resulting in aggression that could be dangerous or lethal. The director also argues that keeping orcas in captivity is …show more content…
As most of the audience, I did not know what was going on at SeaWorld including all the deaths of trainers. SeaWorld hides these deaths and blames many of the dead trainers even though they are not here to defend themselves. When it was stated that SeaWorld declined an interview for Blackfish, it seemed a little fishy. If they did nothing wrong why wouldn’t they give an interview? I believe the people that are protesting outside of SeaWorld are doing something great and defending the orcas as they would humans. We don’t want to be captured from out natural habitats, so why would we do that to animals that have feelings too? I will never go to SeaWorld unless it is to protest and will not take my kids. I am glad my family has never taken me and I am glad to be shown this documentary on how bad SeaWorld really