Several trainers featured in Blackfish spoke out against the documentary
One response from SeaWorld appears to have prompted John Hargrove to speak out: they had “no knowledge we had a dangerous job.” Nonetheless, not everyone felt the same way about the park or ‘Blackfish,’ including some of the documentary’s trainers. Some even chastised the filmmaker for deviating from the outline they were given. Bridgette Pirtle is one of them, alleging that ‘Blackfish’ was a “complete 180” from the original concept pitched to her. Another is Mark Simmons, who claims his opinions were omitted because they “did not support” the director’s viewpoints. Michael Scarpuzzi concluded by claiming that the program sensationalized the SeaWorld disaster and failed to educate the public about the amusement park.
Several Trainers Featured In Blackfish Spoke Out Against The Documentary
Dawn Brancheau’s family had mixed reactions to Blackfish
Dawn Brancheau’s death was the primary motivator behind ‘Blackfish.’ That meant that many people wanted to know what her family thought of the documentary, and their reactions were mixed. On the one hand, it appeared that Dawn’s family was relieved that crucial concerns had been brought to light and that the world was now aware of what was going on behind closed doors. On the other hand, it appears that they were dissatisfied with some aspects of ‘Blackfish.’ According to them, there was too much emphasis on the orcas and not enough on the reality that people died. Dawn’s family is also claimed to have felt that the documentary did not accurately reflect her life or experiences.
Dawn Brancheau’s Family Had Mixed Reactions To Blackfish
