Review of Blackfish (2013) by Mark N — 10 Oct 2015

A very powerful and affecting documentary. Watch it. Highly recommended.

This review of Blackfish (2013) was written by Mark N on 10 Oct 2015.

Blackfish has generally received very positive reviews.

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