"Blackfish" Live Blog

It was one of the hottest films out of the Sundance Film Festival, but "Blackfish" will leave you with chills. Critics have praised "Blackfish" for being an "emotionally powerful" and "mesmerizing psychological thriller" that could double as a teaching tool. Thank you for watching CNN Films' documentary "Blackfish" for more information, please visit cnn.com/blackfish.

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. @mmaggiearnold @CNN Thanks for watching, Maggie. Don't forget to watch director @GabCowperthwait on @AC360 following the film!

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 2:45:22 AM
I guess my billion tweets tonite are to say #Blackfish is a very important documentary.

by bydarrylfears via twitter retweeted by SalCardoni 10/25/2013 2:45:33 AM
Jeff Andrews should be ashamed of himself for blaming Dawn- the trainer who was killed by the orca.
It's disgusting.
#Blackfish

by burlesquebishop via twitter retweeted by SalCardoni 10/25/2013 2:45:54 AM
.@CNNFilms reports to me that #BlackfishONCNN is trending worldwide. Well done, twitter. #Blackfish is trending in NY. Where else?

by Jason G. Goldman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:45:58 AM
.@CNNFilms @CNN I covered that story that day in 2010 & remember Dawn's ponytail was blamed... #Blackfish

by Vivian Kuo via twitter 10/25/2013 2:46:08 AM
"They call them #blackfish . They are an animal with great spiritual power & they are not to be mettled with." #BlackfishOnCNN

by PETA via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 10/25/2013 2:46:39 AM
.@malliesalerno That's a great question for @Craken_MacCraic & @MarineKatPat

by David Shiffman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:46:45 AM
Thanks to all the former trainers for the role you've played in bringing this to the world's attention (Jeff V!)

by LauraK 10/25/2013 2:46:56 AM

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For those who think all captivity is bad, read this article by @WhySharksMatter It's extremely informative! facebook.com/whysharksmatte…

by John Ogden via twitter retweeted by WhySharksMatter 10/25/2013 2:46:56 AM
.@Seaworld generated $1 .4 billion in 2012. Clearly not enough people have seen the truth of #BlackfishOnCNN . Tell your friends. #blackfish

by joshduv via twitter retweeted by SalCardoni 10/25/2013 2:47:02 AM
Make sure to tune into the aftershow with AC360 to learn more about #blackfish @CNNFilms

by Brittany Brady via twitter 10/25/2013 2:47:03 AM
#blackfish this is a cover up for cash. We are exploiting these animals for profit. Shame!

by Bob Heacox via twitter retweeted by SalCardoni 10/25/2013 2:47:06 AM
I'm intrigued to see what the widespread reaction and fallout from the @CNNFilms #Blackfish documentary will be. Thoughts?

by ed lavandera via twitter 10/25/2013 2:47:08 AM
#Kasatka incidents (incl. Ken Peters x 2) correlate with her having a calf calling out or separated in back pool. #Blackfish @CNNFilms

by Tim Zimmermann via twitter retweeted by soblondetats 10/25/2013 2:47:28 AM
"@mtthwrbrtsn : Can't believe I just got rickrolled by a marine biologist… @WhySharksMatter " that makes two of us

by fjlarav via twitter retweeted by WhySharksMatter 10/25/2013 2:47:32 AM
I see lots of praise for the former trainers that are coming forward to speak out against this. One more voice "THANK YOU".

by shame on us 10/25/2013 2:48:25 AM

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Truth. RT @SaraPalms : #tilikum is not a killer but rather a victim #blackfish

by TakePart via twitter 10/25/2013 2:48:49 AM
When can people put $$$$$ before doing the right thing

by Yesim 10/25/2013 2:49:05 AM

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Way to go CNN. Bringing intelligent docs to the public & filling a void in the reality tv wasteland of cable. I will keep watching!

by English teacher 10/25/2013 2:49:06 AM

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this document is heartbreaking

by Dee1 10/25/2013 2:49:08 AM

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Just got today's #Blackfish sticker. Get yours in the next 4h:10m. #GetGlue gtg.lu/1fYSC1e #Blackfish @CNNFilms

by Sicksothree via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 10/25/2013 2:49:11 AM
I hope the inspiration to do something about this problem becomes more than just another hashtag. # We are the ones that hold the power, that pay the entry fees to see these #blackfish.

by Damon 10/25/2013 2:49:13 AM

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How could Sea World representatives blame the trainer for the cause. Its their fault, whales shouldn't be kept in captivity for so long. Tho its sad she had to die like that she was an awesome person with a good personality:)

by Juan Gonzalez 10/25/2013 2:49:17 AM

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The psychological and physical distress that these intelligent, highly-evolved animals endure is devastating. How can people allow this? Disgusting.

by Megan I. Newman 10/25/2013 2:49:26 AM

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stay tuned to CNN for a great debate with Gabriela Cowperthwait and Naomi Rose v proponents of orca captivitiy @blackfishmovie #Blackfish

by David L Kirby via twitter 10/25/2013 2:49:28 AM
This documentary has changed my view I am 13 years old and I thought sea world was a grate place but now I know they lie. All young pepole like me should watch this . Who agrees

by Sabana 15 10/25/2013 2:49:28 AM

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Put the whales back w there families they dont belong in captivity. No wonder they go crazy wouldn't u

by micheal 10/25/2013 2:49:30 AM

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No one should think they are safe in killer whale water - sorry but the whales rule!!

by benwasp 10/25/2013 2:49:36 AM

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Mankind is the worst enemy to the enviorment and animals on this planet. Lets make seaworld release tilik to the ocean

by Lissa 10/25/2013 2:49:39 AM

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"You understand that he's killing not to be a savage... he's killing because he's frustrated and he's got aggravations" #Blackfish @CNN

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 2:49:45 AM
Where did the film go of Dawn's last show with Tilicum?

by emercyn 10/25/2013 2:49:59 AM

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Abusement parks will never recreate nature’s real show in the ocean #BlackfishOnCNN #Blackfish

by CoveMovie_OPS via twitter retweeted by TakePart 10/25/2013 2:50:03 AM
The good news about #Blackfish ? Look at all the kind hearted people tweeting who will help change the practice of captivity

by Susan Allison-Dean via twitter retweeted by azephyrgirl 10/25/2013 2:50:06 AM
Sadly, since Keiko was released, he has often been spotted alone without a pod.

by CBailey 10/25/2013 2:50:17 AM

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Pro-tip: Animal welfare is distinct from conservation. Welfare concerns individuals, conservation concerns populations. #Blackfish

by Jason G. Goldman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:50:19 AM
.@jgold85 Which does not mean that animal welfare is inherently worse. Just different.

by David Shiffman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:50:57 AM
Laura Bollin

Blackfish is breaking my heart.

25 October 2013
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Martha A Barrera

Watching Blackfish on CNN. Interesting.

25 October 2013
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Sheri Portier Reid

Blackfish = very powerful documentary about Orca whales in captivity at Sea World esp focusing on the trainer deaths

25 October 2013
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"Sometimes the aggression is very severe, whales have died in captivity." about whale on whale aggression. #blackfish on @cnn

by Rosa Flores via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 10/25/2013 2:51:15 AM
Ashley Erikson Gohlke

Watching Blackfish... so sad and scary to hear all these tragedies with killer whales in captivity. :(

25 October 2013
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Carol Hutzley

Have been watching "Blackfish" on CNN, I am both captivated and saddened to learn of all the history of Seaworld and the orcas.

25 October 2013
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.@WhySharksMatter of course. just different conversations, different problems.

by Jason G. Goldman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:51:29 AM
Is it anthropomorphism to say Tilikum suffers from psychosis, frustration? Or is it all believeable? #CNN #Blackfish

by Vivian Kuo via twitter 10/25/2013 2:51:32 AM
Tilikum is STILL in Orlando. Exploitation. Corporate greed. Let him be free. #Blackfish

by JGuined via twitter retweeted by SalCardoni 10/25/2013 2:52:05 AM

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