An Orca named Lolita - Slave to Entertainment

July 27, 10:03 AMPuget Sound Marine Life ExaminerCarole May

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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!