Review of Blackfish (2013) by Kenny M — 30 Jan 2014

I'm almost ashamed to say I've never considered the unnecessary cruelty of zoos but I'm pretty much never going to one again.

This review of Blackfish (2013) was written by Kenny M on 30 Jan 2014.

Blackfish has generally received very positive reviews.

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