Blackfish
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Blackfish is a 2013 documentary film that critically examines the captivity of orcas, particularly focusing on SeaWorld and the orca Tilikum, and its ethical and safety implications.
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| Blackfish canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Blackfish Context triple: [Gabriela Cowperthwaite, notableWork, Blackfish]
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A.
The Cove
The Cove is a tranquil, tucked-away area along Chicago’s Riverwalk known for its seating, river views, and relaxed atmosphere.
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B.
The Cove
The Cove is an Oscar-winning 2009 documentary film that exposes the secret dolphin hunting practices in Taiji, Japan, and raises broader concerns about marine conservation and animal rights.
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C.
Shark Savers
Shark Savers is a conservation organization dedicated to protecting sharks and their ocean habitats through advocacy, education, and community action.
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D.
Catfish
Catfish is a documentary film that explores online identity and deception through the story of a man who develops a relationship with someone he met on social media.
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E.
El Gran Pez
El Gran Pez is the popular nickname of the Mexican football club Dorados de Sinaloa, reflecting its identity and local cultural ties.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Blackfish Target entity description: Blackfish is a 2013 documentary film that critically examines the captivity of orcas, particularly focusing on SeaWorld and the orca Tilikum, and its ethical and safety implications.
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A.
The Cove
The Cove is a tranquil, tucked-away area along Chicago’s Riverwalk known for its seating, river views, and relaxed atmosphere.
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B.
The Cove
The Cove is an Oscar-winning 2009 documentary film that exposes the secret dolphin hunting practices in Taiji, Japan, and raises broader concerns about marine conservation and animal rights.
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C.
Shark Savers
Shark Savers is a conservation organization dedicated to protecting sharks and their ocean habitats through advocacy, education, and community action.
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D.
Catfish
Catfish is a documentary film that explores online identity and deception through the story of a man who develops a relationship with someone he met on social media.
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E.
El Gran Pez
El Gran Pez is the popular nickname of the Mexican football club Dorados de Sinaloa, reflecting its identity and local cultural ties.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
2013 film
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American documentary film ⓘ documentary film ⓘ |
| cinematographyBy |
Christopher Towey
NERFINISHED
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Jonathan Ingalls NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizes |
SeaWorld Entertainment
NERFINISHED
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marine theme parks using captive orcas ⓘ |
| director | Gabriela Cowperthwaite NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| distributor | Magnolia Pictures NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| editedBy |
Eli B. Despres
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Greg Finton NERFINISHED ⓘ Tim Zimmermann NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| examines |
corporate practices at SeaWorld
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ethical implications of keeping orcas in captivity ⓘ safety issues for trainers working with orcas ⓘ |
| featuresInterviewWith |
former SeaWorld trainers
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marine mammal experts ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
SeaWorld Orlando
NERFINISHED
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Tilikum NERFINISHED ⓘ orcas in captivity ⓘ |
| genre |
environmental documentary
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investigative documentary ⓘ |
| includesEvent |
death of trainer Dawn Brancheau
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previous incidents involving Tilikum ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| musicBy | Jeff Beal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| narrativeForm | interviews and archival footage ⓘ |
| notableImpact |
decline in SeaWorld attendance and profits
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increased public scrutiny of SeaWorld ⓘ policy changes regarding orca shows at SeaWorld ⓘ |
| portrays | Tilikum as a central case study ⓘ |
| premiereDate | 2013-01-19 ⓘ |
| producer |
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Manuel Oteyza NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| productionCompany |
Manny O Productions
NERFINISHED
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Our Turn Productions NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ratingMPAA | PG-13 ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 2013 ⓘ |
| runningTimeMinutes | 83 ⓘ |
| subject |
SeaWorld
NERFINISHED
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Tilikum NERFINISHED ⓘ animal welfare ⓘ occupational safety ⓘ orca captivity ⓘ |
| theatricalReleaseDate | 2013-07-19 ⓘ |
| worldPremiereAt | Sundance Film Festival NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| writer |
Eli B. Despres
NERFINISHED
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Gabriela Cowperthwaite NERFINISHED ⓘ Tim Zimmermann NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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