Black Fish Response

This documentary was much easier to believe than some of the other films I've seen this semester. I focused on the interviews trying to see if any of the testimony sounded rehearsed or insincere. None of the trainers or other witnesses came across that way. I found it interesting that Seaworld refused to be interviewed for this film. It certainly didn't help them support the idea that Seaworld is an ethical and safe establishment. It just makes Seaworld seem guilty. 

I appreciated that there wasn't a narrator for this film. When something is narrated it makes the documentary feel less objective. As if the filmmakers are trying to carefully frame the content. I had heard horror stories about Seaworld and similar theme parks before, but this was the first time I was provided context. After seeing the film I think there is an excellent argument for not keeping orcas and other sea creatures in captivity. Even the animal trainers felt that the treatment of the animals was unfair and harmful. It isn't possible to keep the whales in an environment that mimics a natural way of living. Based on this fact alone the whales should be released. Their social habits and roaming lifestyles are completely inhibited. When the whales have no other way to communicate their unhappiness, it is no wonder that they have a habit of attacking people. Even those who mean them no harm. This film was interesting and in my opinion the most unbiased documentary that has been shown this semester. I would like to hear Seaworld's opinions on the matter. Just so any bias that was in the film could be balanced out.