"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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More #Blackfish live tweeting tonight at the movie shows 9pm EST - go to cnnfilmslive.cnn.com/Event/Blackfis… to follow

by Craken MacCraic via twitter 10/28/2013 12:18:23 AM
Captivity is unnatural and it is time for people to realize that it was only profit that propelled this industry. It is time for Tillikum, Lolita and all the other orcas and dolphins to have one last breath of freedom. Wakeup world do not breed another generation of children that think this is normal or natural.

by Queen Bee 10/28/2013 12:20:09 AM

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Great message from @peta : SeaWorld's 'entertainment' was kidnapped. Watch #Blackfish on @CNN at 9p facebook.com/photo.php?fbid…

by mobrock via twitter retweeted by carolray_wa 10/28/2013 12:20:33 AM
Our Most Emotional Moment With A Killer Whale by Carol Ray & Samantha Berg of #BLACKFISH - bit.ly/1aoSkM7 | #BlackfishOnCNN

by filmcourage via twitter retweeted by carolray_wa 10/28/2013 12:21:17 AM
4 orcas just caught in Russia for aquariums; beluga whales also being caught in Russia - Atlanta aquarium trying 2 import latter #Blackfish

by Craken MacCraic via twitter 10/28/2013 12:22:21 AM
Learn something new every time you watch #Blackfish . I do!

by carol ray via twitter 10/28/2013 12:24:20 AM
A review of the scientific facts behind #Blackfish #BlackfishOnCNN southernfriedscience.com/?p=15500

by Craken MacCraic via twitter 10/28/2013 12:24:55 AM
22 BLUE COVE DAYS !!!!
All boats heading back toward Taiji Harbor. The dolphins are safe for another day. 9:20am http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BXn5cxvCYAAU28z.jpg

by Cove Guardians via twitter retweeted by carolray_wa 10/28/2013 12:29:08 AM
2 of ex-trainers from #Blackfish & #DeathAtSeaWorld author visit orcas in the wild youtube.com/watch?v=OJf74D…

by Craken MacCraic via twitter 10/28/2013 12:30:08 AM
#Blackfish starts in 30 min on @CNN and live blog is open now at cnn.com/blackfishlive let's get the convo started!

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/28/2013 12:31:04 AM
SW must do better at very minimum. THIS is why tanks and cetaceans dont mix takepart.com/article/2013/0… @blackfishmovie #dasw

by David L Kirby via twitter 10/28/2013 1:47:53 AM
Tilikum's profile notes that he lunges at trainers, on the stand head trainer Kelly Walsh said she did not see any such behavior #Blackfish

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/28/2013 1:48:06 AM
#blackfish is on tv! ????#documentary #orcas #boooseaworld #tilikum

by Shannon Massa via Instagram 10/28/2013 1:48:14 AM

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An eye opening & disturbing documentary #blackfish #tilikum #seaworldisevil

by Alexis via Instagram 10/28/2013 1:48:26 AM

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Several instances of aggressive orca incidents not reported by SeaWorld in @OSHA case ingentaconnect.com/content/cog/tm… #Blackfish

by Craken MacCraic via twitter 10/28/2013 1:48:28 AM
#blackfish ????????????

by Krystal Schmid via Instagram 10/28/2013 1:48:29 AM

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Sea world, please create a program to allow these whales to return to the ocean. Then never keep them again.

by Kerry 10/28/2013 1:50:01 AM

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OSHA trial held in same courtroom as Zimmerman in FLA. Both were gripping examinations of the law @blackfishmovie deathatseaworld.com

by David L Kirby via twitter 10/28/2013 1:50:19 AM
Fmr. trainer says she thinks relationships were stronger than the fact that she gave them fish, but probably not the truth #Blackfish @CNN

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/28/2013 1:50:24 AM
At least six female SW #orcas have died during pregnancy or as a result of giving birth. Numerous stillbirth and miscarriage. #Blackfish

by Tim Zimmermann via twitter 10/28/2013 1:51:35 AM
Supervisors mocked Carol Ray when she expressed concern that mother and baby whale were being separated #Blackfish @CNN

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/28/2013 1:51:54 AM
Seaworld separates baby calf from its mom #blackfishonCNN

by Brittany Brady via twitter 10/28/2013 1:52:07 AM
#Blackfish - if the justification for display is education SeaWorld shld ensure the education is not biased by corporate interest

by Craken MacCraic via twitter 10/28/2013 1:52:19 AM
How did trainers plan to desensitize possible predatory drift? Tili was taken from the wild. What was he taught before capture? Did he see some of his family murdered during his capture? I don't consider his behavior toward any of the unfortunate humans, who lost their lives, aggression.

by surferchicify 10/28/2013 1:52:44 AM

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FACT: Orcas in the wild can live up to 60 - 90 years. The median age of orcas in captivity (aka @SeaWorld ) is only 9. #BlackfishOnCNN

by PETA via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 10/28/2013 1:53:28 AM
Production fact - Cameras were not allowed in the OSHA trial courtroom, Director conceived idea to do courtroom legal pad animations instead

by Manny Oteyza via twitter 10/28/2013 1:53:38 AM
8 Things You Should Read & See About Captive Orcas takepart.com/photos/will-20… after the movie, please check out these resources @blackfishmovie

by David L Kirby via twitter 10/28/2013 1:53:44 AM
Orcas bond with their trainers b/c they have to. not unlike prisoners and prison staff. Stockholm syndrome? #Blackfish

by carol ray via twitter 10/28/2013 1:53:49 AM
#Blackfish New science-mortality rates in captive orcas 3x that of wild orcas, and longevity half that of wild orcas (Patterson et al. 2013)

by Craken MacCraic via twitter 10/28/2013 1:53:57 AM
'How can anyone look at that and think that that is morally acceptable?' Fmr. trainer says of separating mother and child whales #Blackfish

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/28/2013 1:54:11 AM
Mama whale screams for her baby #blackfishonCNN

by Brittany Brady via twitter 10/28/2013 1:54:12 AM
#Blackfish - calves are separated from their mothers not for their welfare but to keep them from disrupting the show

by Craken MacCraic via twitter 10/28/2013 1:54:28 AM
SW's big breeding breakthrough was realizing needed big pools for success, so calf could nurse long enough before mother turned. #Blackfish

by Tim Zimmermann via twitter 10/28/2013 1:54:31 AM
Black and white: Debate over SeaWorld doc 'Blackfish' by Matthew T. Hall
www.utsandiego.com

by Dorrine Mendoza 10/28/2013 1:55:03 AM

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FACT: Orcas in the wild can live up to 60 - 90 years. The median age of orcas in captivity (aka @SeaWorld ) is only 9. #BlackfishOnCNN

by PETA via twitter 10/28/2013 1:55:42 AM
Watching #BlackfishOnCNN now...Outrageous and heartbreaking

by HMBattista via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 10/28/2013 1:55:47 AM
Thanks, parents, for never taking me to SeaWorld as a kid. This is upsetting. #Blackfish

by Sara K via twitter 10/28/2013 1:55:54 AM
Katina has had 7 babies since 1985. In wild orcas have avg 4-5. #Blackfish

by carol ray via twitter 10/28/2013 1:55:54 AM
#BlackFish ...mother whale grieving when they took her baby....#Seaworld ..U have no right to do that..Sinful

by ladyvictoria8 via twitter 10/28/2013 1:56:10 AM
Sea World: Show us scientific evidence that your shows, which demean Orcas, are educational and that learning occurs during or after viewing a show.

by surferchicify 10/28/2013 1:56:40 AM

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These animals are prisoners in the name of big business. Its pathetic to see how these animals are puppets for our enjoyment. Don't just watch this show, do something. Join an organization to help save these abused animals.

by shannon koby 10/28/2013 1:56:44 AM

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Sea World, please create a program to reintroduce these whales to the ocean.

by Kerry 10/28/2013 1:56:47 AM

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It was a childhood dream to see these whales perform, now in no way my future kids or me are doing that. Everyone has to see this film. No spectators = no orcas in captivity

by Abbi 10/28/2013 1:56:52 AM

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Katina inbred with her own son, Taku. Would never happen in wild. #Blackfish

by carol ray via twitter 10/28/2013 1:56:53 AM
From the very first thought and action to capture Tilikum, they knew this was immoral. They stole him away from his family. The way they 'trained' him with punishment and the way they 'stored' him at night in a metal box is DISCUSTING and heartbreaking. What a horrible life he has had to live. SeaWorld is sick! I hate them. I cannot believe that this type of behavior continues. They should be fined, put in captivity themselves, and SHUT DOWN!!! My God!!! I HOPE and PRAY that those involved in this hidious, immoral, evil act of stealing animals/mammals from nature get what they deserve one day. How do they sleep at night?! FREE the Blackfish!!! ;(

by Cindi & Meg 10/28/2013 1:57:09 AM

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