This film impacted many people in many different ways.
Firstly, this film had an impact on popular culture and art. For example, the up coming film Finding Dory was impacted. After Pixar's John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton saw Blackfish, they altered how the marine park was portrayed in Finding Dory and also the ending of the film. Also, many artists such as Heart, Bare Naked Ladies, Willie Nelson, Martina McBride, 38 Special, Cheap Trick, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, the Beach Boys, Trace Adkins and Trisha Yearwood cancelled their concerts at "Bands, Brew and BBQ", a promotional event held at SeaWorld Orlando in 2014. Many of these groups and others have also said that they are writing songs inspired by this film to help raise awareness.
Secondly, this film impacted SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. Both of their attendance records went down by 5% in the first nine months of 2013. SeaWorld also suffered a $15.9 million loss after the film was released. They claimed the loss was due to high-ticket prices and poor weather though many people were stated saying that they had stopped going to SeaWorld because of the film.
Thirdly, the film impacted laws in the United States. In March 2014, California State Assemblyman introduced the Orca Welfare and Safety Act. This bill bans entertainment driven killer whale captivity in California and it made them retire all current whales either to the ocean or to a net in the ocean that will let them be free but still keep them safe. Senator Greg Ball proposed instating a similar bill in New York but it is still being discussed.
Lastly, and most importantly, the film impacted the viewers. With the help of all the appeals and film techniques such as music, interviews, and personal stories used in the film many feelings were evoked. Some people were sad, others angry and many even disgusted. These feelings caused people to leave angry comments on social media, to protest and even to stop going to SeaWorld, a place they once loved. Blackfish grabbed the attention of its viewers and it caused them to help change the world in any way they could. Blackfish impacted many people in very many ways.
Firstly, this film had an impact on popular culture and art. For example, the up coming film Finding Dory was impacted. After Pixar's John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton saw Blackfish, they altered how the marine park was portrayed in Finding Dory and also the ending of the film. Also, many artists such as Heart, Bare Naked Ladies, Willie Nelson, Martina McBride, 38 Special, Cheap Trick, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, the Beach Boys, Trace Adkins and Trisha Yearwood cancelled their concerts at "Bands, Brew and BBQ", a promotional event held at SeaWorld Orlando in 2014. Many of these groups and others have also said that they are writing songs inspired by this film to help raise awareness.
Secondly, this film impacted SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. Both of their attendance records went down by 5% in the first nine months of 2013. SeaWorld also suffered a $15.9 million loss after the film was released. They claimed the loss was due to high-ticket prices and poor weather though many people were stated saying that they had stopped going to SeaWorld because of the film.
Thirdly, the film impacted laws in the United States. In March 2014, California State Assemblyman introduced the Orca Welfare and Safety Act. This bill bans entertainment driven killer whale captivity in California and it made them retire all current whales either to the ocean or to a net in the ocean that will let them be free but still keep them safe. Senator Greg Ball proposed instating a similar bill in New York but it is still being discussed.
Lastly, and most importantly, the film impacted the viewers. With the help of all the appeals and film techniques such as music, interviews, and personal stories used in the film many feelings were evoked. Some people were sad, others angry and many even disgusted. These feelings caused people to leave angry comments on social media, to protest and even to stop going to SeaWorld, a place they once loved. Blackfish grabbed the attention of its viewers and it caused them to help change the world in any way they could. Blackfish impacted many people in very many ways.