Who were the Blackfish trainers?

Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Thom Powers, former SeaWorld trainers Samantha Berg, John Hargrove, and John Jett at the Miami International Film Festival presentation of Blackfish at the Regal South Beach on March 3, 2013.

Why Blackfish is propaganda not a documentary?

1. Blackfish employs false and emotionally manipulative sequences concerning the collection and separation of killer whales: Through stock footage and video mismatched to the narrative, the film implies that SeaWorld collects killer whales from the wild and separates mothers and calves. NEITHER IS TRUE.

Do trainers still swim with orcas?

SeaWorld apparently did not see it that way, and the killer whale shows have continued as before, only now the trainers do not perform any water work with the orcas.

Why did Netflix remove Blackfish?

Some, like the Hollywood Reporter, claim the documentary is being removed to make room for newer shows and movies. Others claim that the documentary falsely stated that the interviewees in the movie were inexperienced in Killer Whale training, as most primarily worked with other animals.

Why was Blackfish removed?

What happened Alexis Martinez?

Alexis Martinez, age 29, had worked at Loro Parque since 2004. He was killed during a Christmas show rehearsal when he was attacked by one of the orcas, Keto. Keto pulled Alexis under water and then rammed him in his chest. He died of massive internal bleeding and injuries.

How many calves did Tilikum father?

He was subsequently transferred in 1992 to SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida where he sired 21 calves throughout his life.

Does Mark Simmons regret his association with Blackfish?

We follow up on Bridgette’s story with Mark Simmons, a noted orca expert and former SeaWorld trainer, who also regrets his association with Blackfish and condemns the factual errors found in the film. We asked Mark what his first reaction was upon watching the CNN documentary Blackfish for the first time.

Did the makers of Blackfish play on our emotions?

Regardless of what side one is on, it is clear that the makers of “Blackfish” played on people’s emotions and outright lied to them. I would be very interested in hearing about Mr.Simmon’s time with OFS (Keiko Reintroduction).

Should I point out the bias in watching Blackfish?

I suspect, that for folks viewing Blackfish who find emotional movement and connection with the film, that bias is irrelevant to the underlying cause of orcan captivity. Which isn’t to say that one shouldn’t point out the bias; it’s to say that once one has been ‘thrown over,’ that bias is irrelevant, and that a change in modality is demanded.

Who is Mark Simmons?

Mark Simmons performed at SeaWorld Orlando as a senior trainer from 1987 to 1996. Mark Simmons performed at SeaWorld Orlando as a senior trainer from 1987 to 1996.