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.
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
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.
