"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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by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 2:52:20 AM
Dear @SeaWorld , I'm going to be in Orlando this weekend (at Universal Studios), please don't seek revenge on me. K Thx Bai.

by David Shiffman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:52:27 AM
RT @KelseyRenz I have learned so much from #Blackfish . I commend @GabCowperthwait and the rest of the @CNNFilms team for telling this story.

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 2:52:42 AM
SeaWorld declines to be interviewed for th film, despite repeated requests #Blackfish

by davidmanly via twitter retweeted by WhySharksMatter 10/25/2013 2:52:46 AM
.@cnnvivian non-human animals can suffer from mental illness, but hard to diagnose a single case. recommend reading @zoobiquity #Blackfish

by Jason G. Goldman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:53:03 AM
coming up next more #Blackfish on #CNN with @MartinSavidge @GabCowperthwait and more !

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 2:53:22 AM
. @KelseyRenz @GabCowperthwait Wow! Thank you so much, Kelsey. That means a lot to us. Be sure to catch @GabCowperthwait on @AC360 after!

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 2:53:31 AM
I'm no expert but the slunched over dorsal fins on the orca whales sure does give the impression of depressed body language. #Blackfish

by ed lavandera via twitter 10/25/2013 2:53:35 AM
I couldn't find much in this film that wasn't accurate (or at least defensible), but lots not said. Surprised @SeaWorld absent. #Blackfish

by David Shiffman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:53:38 AM
.@cnnvivian "Tilikum is a wild animal" more accurate and useful than "Tilikum is psychotic." #Blackfish

by Jason G. Goldman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:53:50 AM
3 reported attacks on humans by orcas in the wild, but no serious injuries/fatalities southernfriedscience.com/?p=15500 via @SFriedScientist

by Emily Frost via twitter retweeted by WhySharksMatter 10/25/2013 2:54:03 AM
RT @CoveMovie_OPS : "4. No cetacean is the property of any State, corporation, human group or individual." cetaceanrights.org #Blackfish

by Tim Zimmermann via twitter 10/25/2013 2:54:09 AM
Fascinating question “@cnnvivian : Is it anthropomorphism to say Tilikum suffers from psychosis? Or is it all believeable? #Blackfish ”

by ed lavandera via twitter 10/25/2013 2:54:30 AM
What a movie

by John fish 10/25/2013 2:54:51 AM

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To the scientists - is it safe to integrate these orcas back into the wild?

by Stephanie 10/25/2013 2:54:54 AM

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Tilikum's fmr trainers say they feel badly for him, isolated & alone today - but don't know how to save him. #Blackfish

by Vivian Kuo via twitter 10/25/2013 2:55:13 AM
Looking forward to @AC360 discussion with @GabCowperthwait after #Blackfish is over. @CNN @CNNFilms #Blackfish #BlackfishOnCNN

by Tim Zimmermann via twitter 10/25/2013 2:55:15 AM
How would you feel if you were restrained to a metal box? #blackfish @CNN

by Brittany Brady via twitter 10/25/2013 2:55:17 AM
As of this day I will never sit and watch a Shamu show again.

by Trishthedish 10/25/2013 2:55:21 AM

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Nothing in #Blackfish was a lie or was false. But *a lot* was missing. Hopefully we've filled in some blanks.

by Jason G. Goldman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:55:30 AM
RT @Carol30040 @CNNFilms Thank you #CNNFILMS for bringing #Blackfish to television

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 2:55:31 AM
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can
be judged by the way its animals are treated" Mahatma Gandhi

by Adam C. 10/25/2013 2:55:37 AM

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I'm emotionally drained after watching #blackfish but I'll have to watch again this weekend! #dontmissit on @cnn

by Rosa Flores via twitter 10/25/2013 2:55:58 AM
Remember to stay tuned, live 30 minute discussion following #Blackfish !

by David Shiffman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:56:07 AM
we need to create sea sanctuaries for these creatures in captivity, and shut SeaWorld (and others like it) once and for all....thanks to CNN for bringing this film to so many

by Susanna Jolly 10/25/2013 2:56:23 AM

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RT @simonsam : Congrats to @GabCowperthwait on directing the game changing #blackfish . Thanks CNN for showing #BlackfishonCNN

by Tim Zimmermann via twitter 10/25/2013 2:56:35 AM
Don't miss #pandoraspromise .. The next from @CNNFilms

by Brittany Brady via twitter 10/25/2013 2:56:47 AM
#SeaWorld is a multi-billion dollar corporation that makes its money via the exploitation of #BLACKFISH & trainers / @CNNFilms Oct 24 9 pm

by Jeffrey Ventre via twitter retweeted by Convivial_Nerd 10/25/2013 2:56:48 AM
.@Craken_MacCraic self-injury is problematic but evidence on stereotypical behaviors in general (like pacing) is mixed. #Blackfish

by Jason G. Goldman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:56:56 AM
#Blackfish sparks SeaWorld parents' debate
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by Jess Conner via twitter 10/25/2013 2:57:04 AM
@cazclaudia Glad you think so- thank you for your feedback! Don't miss the AC360 Special 11pmET #CNN airing right after #blackfish

by Team CNN via twitter 10/25/2013 2:57:18 AM
Former Seaworld Trainers visit orcas in the wild #blackfish @CNNFilms

by Brittany Brady via twitter 10/25/2013 2:57:27 AM
.@Carol30040 Thank you for tuning in, Carol. So glad you enjoyed the film. Be sure to tune into director @GabCowperthwait on @AC360 tonight!

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 2:57:28 AM
The power of orcas + grt music! RT @OhMyNarwhals : @Voice_OT_Orcas The ending of this film makes me weep every time. #Blackfish

by Tim Zimmermann via twitter 10/25/2013 2:57:32 AM
Bravo @CNNFilms #Blackfish , that was so powerful I forgot to turn back to the #WorldSeries .

by ed lavandera via twitter 10/25/2013 2:57:52 AM
Wow to see orcas in the wild…what a difference. Nice, straight dorsal fins = a beautiful sight! #Blackfish

by TakePart via twitter 10/25/2013 2:58:03 AM
Want to fillin-the blanks? Keep watching @CNN for a 30-min LIVE discussion & Keep tweeting @WhySharksMatter @Craken_MacCraic @jgold85

by Katheryn Patterson via twitter retweeted by WhySharksMatter 10/25/2013 2:58:09 AM
SeaWorld also refused 2 participate in scientific debates over captive orca welfare at '11 IMCC & '13 Marine Mammalogy conference #Blackfish

by Craken MacCraic via twitter 10/25/2013 2:58:13 AM
Studying them in the wild is the only way to get accurate information about these species. Studying them in shows only abnormal behavior.

by DolphinFreedom via twitter retweeted by Craken_MacCraic 10/25/2013 2:58:22 AM
Stay tuned for live after show of #blackfish @CNNFilms

by Brittany Brady via twitter 10/25/2013 2:58:50 AM
Thank you @CNNFilms @GabCowperthwait @mannyoprods @Voice_OT_Orcas @Sam10k @jeffrey_ventre @carolray_wa @John_Jett_Phd @Craken_MacCraic

by Ocean Advocate via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 10/25/2013 2:58:59 AM
Who's watching #blackfish oh man I can't handle it.

by shaunmajumder via twitter retweeted by azephyrgirl 10/25/2013 2:59:05 AM
Final reminder: make sure to watch Sea World's important video response to #Blackfish ! it explains EVERYTHING! youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9…

by David Shiffman via twitter 10/25/2013 2:59:25 AM
Thank you for watching! RT @memalew Bravo @CNNFilms #Blackfish #FreeTilly

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 2:59:29 AM
“@shaunmajumder : Who's watching #blackfish oh man I can't handle it.” I know, I saw it in the theatre and it's shocking.

by Tricia Helfer via twitter retweeted by azephyrgirl 10/25/2013 2:59:44 AM

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