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S17·E23 Blackfish - The Whale that Killed

Episode
Season 17, Episode 23
Air Date
November 21, 2013
Runtime
85 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 21, 2013 85 min
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Synopsis

Documentary which unravels 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?

Shocking, never-before-seen footage and interviews with trainers and experts manifest the orca's extraordinary nature, the species' cruel treatment in captivity over the last four decades and the growing disillusionment of workers who were misled and endangered by the highly profitable sea-park industry.

This emotionally wrenching, tautly structured story challenges us to consider our relationship to nature and reveals how little we humans have learned from these highly intelligent and enormously sentient fellow mammals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 17 Episode 23 of Storyville air?

Season 17, Episode 23 ('Blackfish - The Whale that Killed') originally aired on November 21, 2013.

How long is Season 17 Episode 23 ('Blackfish - The Whale that Killed')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 85 minutes.

What happens in Storyville Season 17 Episode 23?

Documentary which unravels 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? Shocking, never-before-seen footage and interviews with trainers and experts manifest the orca's extr...

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