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Help Get Lolita out of Miami Seaquarium and
back to Puget Sound where she belongs!
Called the film that the marine park industry does not want you to see, "Lolita: Slave to Entertainment" is the story of Lolita's capture and her imprisonment at the Miami Seaquarium.
Howard Garrett
President, Orca Network
This compelling and thorough film provides the reasons and prospects for getting her back home. There is new footage of her capture, interviews with those present at the time, and some great graphics to illustrate the event. Activist Ric O'Barry tells her story in depth, Russ Rector dissects the marine park industry, publisher Jerry Powers tells how he tried to convince Seaquarium owner Art Hertz to be a decent person, Whale biologist Ken Balcomb describes some of how it would be done, protesters give their particular insights, and yours truly gives some background on why it would work to bring her home. Valerie Silidker narrates beautifully and some of the best wild orca footage available gives a sense of what Lolita is missing, and what she could have again.
I find the film to be a clear, consistent, beautifully produced statement that Lolita can and should be allowed to return home. I've never seen such a compelling video treatment of her situation. Everything else produced has allowed the Seaquarium to give its side at length and without comment, which only confuses the audience, because the Seaquarium has no truth to present. Slave to Entertainment exemplifies clarity of message and high integrity, while providing engrossing entertainment. The graphics are sometimes heart-wrenching, sometimes hilarious.
This film can help Lolita return home, if it is shown widely and supported enthusiastically. There is no question that this film could help bring Lolita her freedom.
Brian Block, Wildlife ecologist & Attorney at Law
Nature Conservancy
Documentaries like this don't get made everyday; few people have the guts and talent. The images in "Lolita: Slave to Entertainment" are powerful, the narration is intelligent and insightful, and the overall presentation is of high production value. I was quite surprised to have learned many new things about Orcas in general and Lolita specifically despite having worked on her case for several months. This expose should be an inspiration to all independent and documentary film makers and activists alike. Everyone who has ever been to or is thinking about going to the Miami Seaquarium should see this video! Lolita has a true friend in Tim and Val.
LOLITA - SLAVE TO ENTERTAINMENT
Watch the film that the marine park industry does not want you to see!
Comments
Another beautiful article about Lo! It's so terrible to think she was in that tank before I was even born!! And she's in that tank right now! I'm at home with my family, but she's stuck in a tiny, cement tank, without her family :(
We'll get her home, Niki! I'll do anything I can to make it happen.
Thank you for working so hard on this effort Carole - I still can not get Lolita - Slave to Entertainment out of my Head. My heart is heavy for Lolita - keep up the good work - I am behind you and your efforts 100%
Thank you Carole for all your hard work & dedication to Lolita! I look forward to the day when we can visit her in the wild and I can give you a big hug!!!
Hi Carole: I watched Lolita's video today. I knew it would be hard to watch and it was. I met you on Mary Getten's last orca whale tour and have been staying in touch with Staci Housum. I had added Lolita's story to my Facebook page, but I had an idea to send Lolita's information and story to the folks at International Dolphin Watch. I ordered a CD from them called Dolphin Dreamtime before I went on Mary's trip to Bimini to swim with wild dolphins. I thought they would be interested in knowing about this if they didn't alredy. I bet they could also foward it to many other dolphin lovers and advocates, possibly worldwide. You may have already done this, but if not they have now been informed. I also put the link to The Cove's trailer in the message.
Thank you for all you are doing to help Lolita. You are really special and I am glad I got the chance to meet you.
Gratefully,
Jennifer Parks
email: jenniferparks@hevanet.com
what can we do????? I am tired and frustrated to just watch those films and sit in my livingroom!
I think that humans have destroyed this beautiful planet and the healthy and normal circles of life.Now,it's time to repair and save what we can SAVE!
Please people,take concret actions.NOW.
Write to APHIS and ask why this has been allowed to go on for so long and then ask them when they are doing to do something about it!
Write to: Secretary Tom Vilsack
Secretary of Agriculture
USDA/APHIS/AC
4700 River Road, Unit 84
Riverdale, MD 20737-1234
Then write to President Obama and ask him why APHIS is not doing their job and how long he’s going to allow this travesty to continue.
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Make your voice heard! It is time for Lolita to be retired and for her to come home.
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