Film Screening & DiscussionSaturday, March 8, 2014 - 2:30-4:45pm/Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake Street, Oak Park /Tickets
Directed By - Gabriela Cowperthwaite/2013/90 minutes/Rated PG-13
Many of us have experienced the excitement and awe of watching 8,000 pound orcas, or "killer whales," soar out of the water and fly through the air at sea parks, as if in perfect harmony with their trainers. Yet, in our contemporary lore this mighty black and white mammal is like a two-faced Janus-beloved as a majestic, friendly giant yet infamous for its capacity to kill viciously. Blackfish unravels the complexities of this dichotomy, employing the story of notorious performing whale Tilikum, who-unlike any orca in the wild-has taken the lives of several people while in captivity. So what exactly went wrong?
For more information on the film, please visit the official documentary website.