Prior to 2013, the first movie title that would jump into my head when I’d catch sight of an orca — rarely in person, obviously, but often onscreen — was, naturally, “Free Willy.”
But that all changed when I saw “Blackfish,” an incredibly affecting animal documentary that horrifying and heartbreakingly shines a bright light on the inhumane treatment of performance whales at sea-life theme parks.
Directed by American documentarian Gabriela Cowperthwaite, “Blackfish” is one of the most stirring yet stomach-turning nature documentaries I’ve ever seen. It’s a cautionary tale about what happens when you disregard nature — not only by removing the so-called killer whales from their natural environment for human entertainment but also by warping their natural behaviors through confinement to sadly fatal outcomes.
“Blackfish” is an unforgettable watch and one you can check out on Netflix — but not for long as it’s leaving the
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