Lolita: Slave to Entertainment

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Overview

The grassroots independent documentary about Miami's biggest performer, Lolita the killer whale on display at the Miami Seaquarium. Through rare interviews and undercover footage viewers are dragged into the dark secrets of the multi-billion-dollar marine theme park industry and the life of Lolita who's been caught in a net of lies for 3 decades.

Cast: Valerie Silidker, Richard O'Barry, Lolita, Howard Garret, Jerry Powers, more

Director: Timothy Gorski

Genres: Documentary

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Valerie Silidker

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Richard O'Barry

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Lolita

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Howard Garret

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Jerry Powers

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Ken Balcomb

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