A mesmerising psychological thriller with a killer whale at its centre, Blackfish is the first film since Grizzly Man to show how nature can get revenge on man when pushed to its limits. The documentary tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale involved in the deaths of several people while in captivity. Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the extraordinary nature of orcas, the cruel treatment of the species in captivity, the lives and losses of trainers, and the pressures of the multi-billion dollar sea-park industry. This emotionally wrenching, tautly structured story challenges our relationship with nature and reveals how little we have learned from these highly intelligent and sentient mammals.

Release Information:

• Original Release Year: 2013
• Studio/Distributor: Dogwoof

Feature Presentation:

• Genre: Documentary
• Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Special Features:

• Trailer
• Sheffield Doc/Fest Q&A

Technical Specifications:

• Format: DVD
• Region: 2
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Video Quality: Standard Definition
• Codec: Dolby Digital 5.1
• Dimensions: 13.5 x 1.5 x 19 cm; 80 g

Cast & Crew:

• Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite

Critical Acclaim:

• "As horribly gripping as a serial-killer thriller" – The Guardian
• "Save the whale? After watching, you'll never mock that sentiment again." – The Independent
• "Gripping and devastating" – The Daily Mail
• "A heartbreaking documentary, forensically constructed" – The Sunday Telegraph
• "The compulsion of a detective story, layered with horror and compassion" – The Times
• "An inherent immorality is brought thrashing to the surface" – The Metro