Giulio
Scalinger - Festival Director 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. Having watched Lolita - Slave to Entertainment, I can honestly say that this documentary has an outstanding value as a tool to educate the public to the controversial aspects of dolphin captivity that the billion-dollar dolphin captivity industry has tried to conceal for decades. As a Field Correspondent for The Dolphin Project Inc., I receive numerous requests for information about why we think the capture and confinement of dolphins should be stopped. Our organization has been lacking a tool in the form of an enlightening video to answer some of these questions. With the making of Lolita - Slave to Entertainment, we can finally say we have this much-needed tool, and I will recommend the documentary to anyone who is seeking a better understanding of the plight of captive dolphins and other whales worldwide. The documentary's greatest value is its ability to present the audience with facts and, in doing so, appeal to the viewer's common sense as well as compassion. Even the greatest supporter of dolphin captivity simply cannot watch Lolita - Slave to Entertainment and not feel compelled to wonder if these free-ranging, social, intelligent and highly complex marine mammals really belong in captivity. Yours sincerely, Helene
O'Barry ______________________________________________________ Tim, Our staff watched your film yesterday. We were all moved and extremely impressed with the job you and your team have done. It's a major accomplishment. BRAVO!!!!! It is surely going to touch a lot of lives, and hopefully get Lolita out of that horrible tank, as well as be a potent tool for people opposing marine mammal captivity worldwide. Few people know just how much it takes on every level to complete and release a film that actually produces positive change. To do so is a true gift to the world. Warm
wishes, 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. Howard Garrett
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