"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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Who's watching #Blackfish on CNN?!

by Blackfish via twitter 10/25/2013 1:05:19 AM
trainers talk about their first times with orcas #blackfish @CNN

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 1:05:23 AM
Welcome to #Blackfish , everyone! Tweet questions for our expert scientific panel, @ me @jgold85 @Craken_MacCraic @MarineKatPat ! Please RT

by David Shiffman via twitter 10/25/2013 1:05:27 AM
Believe show is completely trainer centric and provides false information about the orcas #Blackfish

by Katheryn Patterson via twitter retweeted by Craken_MacCraic 10/25/2013 1:05:37 AM
I am a marine biologist at the University of Miami, where I study #shark ecology and conservation #Blackfish

by David Shiffman via twitter 10/25/2013 1:06:38 AM
Such small tanks for such amazing giants. No tank is big enough. #Blackfish

by Sarah Shonk via twitter retweeted by TakePart 10/25/2013 1:06:45 AM
welcome to the #blackfish live blog, tweet questions to @GabCowperthwait @SalCardoni @jgold85 @Earth_ist @azephyrgirl @WhySharksMatter

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 1:06:55 AM
The jig is up. No more lies. Dolphins don't belong in captivity. #BlackfishOnCNN #Blackfish vimeo.com/m/77548465

by LincolnOBarry via twitter retweeted by SalCardoni 10/25/2013 1:07:01 AM
A shout-out to our graphics person Syd Garen for the cool opening title. Did you catch the dorsal fin swim by in the letters of #Blackfish

by Manny Oteyza via twitter 10/25/2013 1:07:05 AM
The bond between a keeper & his or her animals isn't to be discounted. For a social animal like a whale, definitely bidirectional #Blackfish

by Jason G. Goldman via twitter 10/25/2013 1:07:08 AM
Fmr. trainer told me forming specific relationships with #orcas is important; each killer whale has own personality. #CNN #Blackfish

by Vivian Kuo via twitter 10/25/2013 1:07:18 AM
#blackfish dawn makes her first appearance. my heart breaks.

by Salvatore Cardoni via twitter 10/25/2013 1:07:32 AM
For background/transparency, here are my thoughts on marine mammal captivity. facebook.com/whysharksmatte… #Blackfish Please RT!

by David Shiffman via twitter 10/25/2013 1:07:33 AM
Agreed! RT @hausoftrinity : There are certain animals whom should never be kept in captivity: whales are among them. #blackfish

by TakePart via twitter 10/25/2013 1:08:06 AM
Dawn Brancheau worked at SeaWorld for many years and was considered one of the park's very best. #CNN #Blackfish

by Vivian Kuo via twitter 10/25/2013 1:08:09 AM
While you watch the @CNNFilms premiere of @blackfish at 9pm ET, join the conversation at cnn.com/blackfishlive and using #Blackfish

by aprilCNNpr via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 10/25/2013 1:08:12 AM
exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses of dawn brancheau's death. bit.ly/Hk4rQH #blackfish @TakePart @CNNFilms

by Salvatore Cardoni via twitter 10/25/2013 1:08:55 AM
"She made me realize that what happened to her really could've happened to anyone." - Former SeaWorld trainer. #Blackfish #CNNFilms

by Marisch Perera via twitter 10/25/2013 1:08:57 AM
Tilikum swallowed her arm? Wow #CNN #Blackfish

by Vivian Kuo via twitter 10/25/2013 1:09:14 AM
Opening #Blackfish footage shows the passion that these (former) trainers have for their jobs and for the animals they work with.

by David Shiffman via twitter 10/25/2013 1:09:17 AM
My background: scientific background is in developmental psych & animal cognition. My writing at @sciam : blogs.scientificamerican.com/thoughtful-ani… #Blackfish

by Jason G. Goldman via twitter 10/25/2013 1:09:24 AM
#blackfish it really is simple - you shouldn't go to work and die. Use protected contact and you won't get hurt.

by Craken MacCraic via twitter 10/25/2013 1:09:45 AM
Im checking out @CNNFilms premiere of @blackfish at 9pm ET- might join the conversation at cnn.com/blackfishlive #blackfish

by Buck Sexton via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 10/25/2013 1:09:54 AM
The #OSHA hearings were held at @seminolecounty courthouse - same where #Zimmerman trial was held. #CNN #Blackfish

by Vivian Kuo via twitter 10/25/2013 1:10:02 AM
Whoopi Goldberg: "These are dangerous animals, because we don't speak whale" #Blackfish @CNN

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 1:10:08 AM
While you watch the @CNNFilms premiere of "Blackfish" at 9pm ET, join the conversation at cnn.com/blackfishlive by using #blackfish .

by CNN via twitter retweeted by TakePart 10/25/2013 1:10:15 AM
A physical barrier between a trainer/keeper and animal is called "protected contact." #Blackfish

by Jason G. Goldman via twitter 10/25/2013 1:10:16 AM
I hope BlackFish and The Cove put an END to Cetaceans in Captivity!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by AnayaBunkySkins 10/25/2013 1:10:18 AM

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Whoopi Goldberg says we can't speak whale. I wish I could speak whale. #Blackfish

by David Shiffman via twitter 10/25/2013 1:10:23 AM
"if you were in a bathtub for 25 years don't you think you'd get a little aggravated." #truth #blackfish @TakePart

by Salvatore Cardoni via twitter 10/25/2013 1:10:27 AM
i love john crowe

by Kimberly Ashdown via twitter 10/25/2013 1:10:45 AM
Watching because I know I should. Especially as an Orlando native. @CNNFilms #Blackfish

by Ashley Crawley via twitter 10/25/2013 1:10:53 AM
This fisherman on right now is amazing #CNN #Blackfish

by Vivian Kuo via twitter 10/25/2013 1:10:54 AM
Oh, the irony of the #SeaCircus giving lessons on how 2 project R trainer voices & speak out // BlackfishOnCNN @CNNFilms // NOW #Blackfish

by Jeffrey Ventre via twitter 10/25/2013 1:11:10 AM
CNN anchors @jvelezmitchell and @andersoncooper covered Dawn's death and the OSHA trial #Blackfish @CNN

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 1:11:23 AM
I study Marine Ecology at #UNC studying conservation & climate change. Watching #blackfish to see how much science #SeaWorld actually uses.

by SeaFiez via twitter retweeted by WhySharksMatter 10/25/2013 1:11:29 AM
.@ale_alvarador killer whales are highly social apex predators. some aggressive behavior is natural. just like for humans.

by Jason G. Goldman via twitter 10/25/2013 1:11:38 AM
Advice to future Sea World trainers: if you want a magical relationship with an animal, adopt a dog. #blackfish

by simonsam via twitter retweeted by carolray_wa 10/25/2013 1:11:38 AM
#blackfish but protected contact isn't best for the whales' welfare - solution? Don't keep them in captivity.

by Craken MacCraic via twitter 10/25/2013 1:11:38 AM
as if any doubt about orca intelligence still existed, this tale about mom's tricking boaters dispels it. #blackfish

by Salvatore Cardoni via twitter 10/25/2013 1:11:57 AM
.@ale_alvarador there is a genetic component to personality, and aggression is part of personality. but also informed by context. #blackfish

by Jason G. Goldman via twitter 10/25/2013 1:12:25 AM
#blackfish the young ones also adapt better - but not well enough.

by Craken MacCraic via twitter 10/25/2013 1:12:34 AM
#ProTip : It's not technically a requirement to have awesome facial hair to be a commercial fishermen, but most (males) do. #Blackfish

by David Shiffman via twitter 10/25/2013 1:12:58 AM
"i lost it, i just started crying, i didn't stop working, but i couldn't handle it" #Blackfish @CNN

by CNNFilms via twitter 10/25/2013 1:13:08 AM
This fisherman is insanely powerful #CNN #Blackfish

by Vivian Kuo via twitter 10/25/2013 1:13:39 AM

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