Cowperthwaite began the production of Blackfish, an ingenious and innovative documentary about SeaWorld’s inhumane treatment of their Orca whales, the main focus being Tilikum. The film has garnered reputable ratings since its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013, but it has also received an immense amount of criticism from critics and SeaWorld itself. Although there are numerous rhetorical elements and film tactics used to cast a negative shadow upon SeaWorld, Cowperthwaite’s assertions also
chose to evaluate the philosophical dilemmas of aquariums and SeaWorld because I have seen the documentary Blackfish, I have been to SeaWorld, and I feel like marine life does not have enough support for their case. My initial reaction to the question is that aquariums are where animal cruelty and capitalism meet. Marine life deserves the same rights as pets, land mammals, and other animals. The only way I would support aquariums or SeaWorld is if they were non-profit or had the sole purpose of repopulating/protecting
killed Wednesday at SeaWorld Orlando by captive killer whale name Tilikum”, were the words spoken by hundreds of news reporters all over the nation. After trying to piece together the puzzle, Gabriela Cowperthwaite began to work on a film that argued the claim that Dawn Brancheau was targeted because she had worn her hair in a ponytail. Cowperthwaite knew there was more to the story, and she directed a film called Blackfish. A feud began between the film and the main “threat”, SeaWorld, which raised a
In 2013, the documentary called Blackfish was released, a story about a killer whale that over the years at SeaWorld killed several people. It highlighted some of the major problems with animals in captivity. SeaWorld, known for having several different animal attractions; Dolphin Cove, Dolphin Nursery, Orca Underwater Viewing, Shark Encounter, Wild Arctic (Habitat) and many more. The organization first started with the intention of learning more about animals in order to educate the public about
there are certain ways that people use to show the world what is right and wrong. The documentary Blackfish was able to make the people pressure the owners of SeaWorld to adapt new policies for the safety of everyone at the SeaWorld. Similarly, writers frame their argument in terms of ethical choice to convince the audience that change is needed. Ethical choices usually befuddle a lot of people. Ethical choice does not have to do with what culture or religion someone belongs to. Every human is able