Black Fish Since 1964‚ killer whales; also known as the orca‚ (Orcinus orca) first to put in a cage for the world to see. The view of the killer whale has shifted from a dangerous killer to a cuddly animal. Theses whales have gone from a sea creature shot at by humans‚ to the star money maker at theme parks. Both images become one-sided‚ putting the creature into stereotypes. Orcas resemble humans‚ very complex‚ intelligent‚ and also taken advantage of. As of today‚ they stand as the largest animal
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that orca whales experience in captivity. The film follows the shocking story of a killer whale named Tilikum and the three human deaths that he is responsible for. Cowperthwaite uses interviews with concerned former trainers and whale experts as a device to explore the difference between SeaWorld’s public image and its intense reality. Researchers find that the wild orcas can be described as highly socialized and intelligent creatures; these gentle animals are then compared to the whales pictured
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raise awareness for the captivity of Killer whales in general‚ and in the Sea-world industry. Their documentary is based on a dreary story of the killer whale Tilikum‚ and through the cases that result in the life of these whales‚ this film reminds us on how limited knowledge we have on these animals‚ and how personal relationship takes place according to its purpose. In addition‚ this documentary film provides many evidence of witnesses of casualty with he killer whales‚ perspectives‚ opinions
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release of the documentary Blackfish. This documentary takes viewers inside the capture‚ training and marketing of these Killer Whales for the sole profit of the company. It also highlights the breeding‚ training and housing of these magnificent mammals. It brings many ethical issues to the table. 1) Should any wild animal be taken from its natural home and forced to live in captivity? 2) Should these animals then be forced to “perform” for our entertainment purposed? And finally 3) Should these
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Not Be Held in Captivity There has been a lot of controversy surrounding Seaworld’s treatment of captive orcas recently. A documentary called Blackfish was released in 2013 that highlighted the abuse of killer whales at Seaworld. It also showed how the aggression of orcas in captivity has resulted in the death of trainers. Though Seaworld has denied inadequate treatment of their orcas‚ they have clearly been in distress. Orcas‚ and animals in general‚ should not be kept in captivity because of the
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Literally every single day a trainer and killer whale shared the same tank that trainers’ life was on the line. Many trainers were often injured “Hargrove‚ who quit SeaWorld in 2012‚ suffered numerous broken bones and nearly destroyed his sinuses. It was a risk he ran with his eyes open‚ and one that‚ in the end‚ he seems to feel was almost worth it. "I owe those whales‚" he says in an interview. "They gave me so much in my life and my career." But the whales’ physical and emotional well-being‚ he
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and wild animals seem to be a huge contribution of our society and entertainment‚ but rarely we see incidents recently recalling killer whales at SeaWorld. Reading the article “After Seaworld‚ ‘Blackfish effect’ on circuses and zoos?” by Kelly Wallace‚ shows the viewpoint on the topic of the movie called “Blackfish.” The film is about Seaworld and the famous killer whale Tilikum. The history of him and his seaworld experience was introduced. He ended up killing his trainer Dawn Brancheau‚ and some
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the attacks of killer whales provides a profound look on the miserable lives of orcas that are being held against their will. However‚ the film focuses on more than the “Free Willy” longings. This film is extremely emotional and somewhat graphic as it visually shows why killer whales‚ at numerous SeaWorld and marine parks‚ attack the trainers and why these whales should not be held in captivity. Keeping these types of animals in captivity is inhumane and dangerous for the whales and the humans.
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“Blackfish” The documentary “Blackfish” is a very moving film. The documentary was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. “Blackfish” focuses on Tilikum‚ an orca held by SeaWorld‚ and the dangers of keeping the species in captivity. The killer whale‚ Tilikum‚ was involved in the deaths of three individuals. Gabriela Cowperthwaite started the film after the death of Tilikum’s trainer Dawn Brancheau‚ a 40-year-old senior trainer at SeaWorld. Cowperthwaite used many rhetorical devices in her documentary
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Zoos‚ aquariums and circuses have had a lot of controversy over their uses of animals in captivity. After SeaWorld announced they will not have any killer whales in their facility people reacted with a cheer and some with sadness. The documentary released in 2013 on CNN “Blackfish” has made people’s decision to stop going to and not agree with the animals in captivity all the more easier. According to Lisa Lange‚ senior vice president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has said “Change
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