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Valerie Silidker and Tim Gorski set out to uncover the real life story of Lolita, the world's oldest performing whale. Their journey took them from Miami, Florida to the San Juan Islands where she was captured three decades ago. The intimate, heart-rending tale unfolded before them as they unearthed many heavily guarded secrets surrounding the multi-billion dollar marine theme park industry. Viewers travel with Gorski and Silidker as they visit Lolita's...
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Possessing what amounts to an alien form of intelligence, whales and dolphines also impart a sense of freedom and fellowship when observed in their natural environment. But when captured and penned in, they tell a different story-and often a tragic one. This film exposes the sordid history of the captive whale and dolphin business, which continues to this day. Viewers learn about the illegal trapping and transport of orcas, the thousands of dolphins...