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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
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.
Jul 26, 2013 · Blackfish is a documentary that exposes the dangers of keeping killer whales in captivity, featuring the story of Tilikum, a whale involved in three fatal attacks. Gabriela Cowperthwaite is the director, writer and producer of the film, which was nominated for a BAFTA Award and won several other accolades.
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Jul 24, 2023 · The director of the controversial documentary about orca captivity at SeaWorld reflects on the film's legacy and the backlash from the park. She reveals how she came to make the film as a mom who used to go to SeaWorld and how she interviewed former trainers and hunters.
