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Gabriela Cowperthwaite (born 1971) is an American filmmaker. She has directed documentaries and feature films, and she also produces, edits, writes, and directs for television and documentary films. Her films often deal with social, cultural, and environmental issues relating to real life events.
Gabriela Cowperthwaite is a filmmaker who has worked on documentaries such as Blackfish and The Grab, and dramas such as Our Friend and Megan Leavey. She is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, and has been nominated for a BAFTA Award.
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- Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Jul 16, 2013 · The filmmaker and the former SeaWorld trainer talk about the making of the documentary that reveals the dark side of keeping killer whales in captivity. They discuss the challenges, the sources, the decisions, and the message of the film.
Oct 23, 2013 · Gabriela Cowperthwaite explains why she was motivated as a mother to make the film “Blackfish,” which airs on CNN Thursday, October 24.
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Jul 19, 2013 · The director of the documentary "Blackfish" talks about the history of misleading portrayals of killer whales in movies and media, and how her film challenges the stereotypes and exploitation of these animals. She also reveals her personal journey of empathy and investigation into the story of Tilikum, a captive orca involved in fatal attacks.
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Blackfish is a 2013 American documentary film directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. It concerns Tilikum, an orca held by SeaWorld and the controversy over captive orcas. The film premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2013, and was picked up by Magnolia Pictures and CNN Films for wider release.
