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The Factory Files are a curated library of everything the industry would prefer you never engaged with. Documentaries, investigations, books, films, and organisations on the front lines.
Blackfish (2013)
A documentary following the controversial captivity of killer whales, and its dangers for both humans and whales. Blackfish is arguably the most culturally impactful animal documentary of the 2010s. SeaWorld's stock cratered. Legislation changed. It proved documentaries can win. Imdb link Release date: 19 July 2013 Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite Screenplay: Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Eli B. Despres Production companies: Manny O Productions, CNN Films Producers: Gabriela Cowpe
Free Willy (1993)
Jesse, a young boy, works at a park and befriends a whale that refuses to cooperate with its trainer. When Jesse the whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners, the boy risks everything to free him. Imdb link Release date: 26 December 1993 Director: Simon Wincer Music by: Basil Poledouris Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures Running time: 1h 52m Trivia After the movie was released, it brought the living conditions of the star orca, Keiko (Willy) to the world's attention.
Eating Our Way to Extinction (2021)
Globally renowned figures and the world's leading scientists open the lid on the damaging effects of factory farming.
My Octopus Teacher (2020)
A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus.
Born to Be Free (2016)
Revelatory investigative film made by three intrepid, free-diving journalists Gaya, Tanya and Julia, about the global trade in wild sea mammals. Imdb link Release date: 21 March 2016 Director: Gayane Petrosyan Writers: Tatiana Beley, Gayane Petrosyan Stars: Manos Krystalis Producers: Gayane Petrosyan, Mike Lerner Running time: 1h 30m
Racing Extinction (2015)
Filmmaker Louie Psihoyos, along with activists, scientists and others, draws attention to mankind's role in a potential loss of at least half of the world's species. Imdb link Release date: 24 January 2015 Director: Louie Psihoyos Running time: 1h 30m Screenplay: Mark Monroe Producers: Olivia Ahnemann, Fisher Stevens Production company: Oceanic Preservation Society
The Cove (2009)
Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health. Imdb link Release date: 29 March 2018 Director: Louie Psihoyos Writer: Mark Monroe Running time: 1h 32m 2010 Oscar Winner for Best Documentary
Seaspiracy (2021)
Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species - and uncovers alarming global corruption. Imdb link Release date: 24 March 2021 Director: Ali Tabrizi Producer: Kip Andersen Screenplay: Bapogot Running time: 1h 29m
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