Arguments are all around. Companies, individuals, organizations, and the like state arguments that are displayed in excess throughout the world, attempting to get their point across to anyone who will listen. These can range from quick-glance text and images such as billboards, pamphlets, and commercials, to longer media like films and pieces of literature. Films, in particular, often exude opinions on social issues to the viewer, who can then form their own opinions on them. Not every film is effective in doing so, and they must contain certain elements in order to successfully convince others that their argument is the correct one. Films that intentionally focus on social issues are effective as long as they contain sufficient evidence, emotional components to tug at the viewer’s conscience, and an explanation to develop the importance …show more content…
Blackfish does this by providing thorough background information, such as how whale captivity came about, and the behavior of whales that are not in captivity. This comparison of behavior demonstrates to the viewer the reality of SeaWorld’s policies and facilities for the whales. It is also important to know why an argument is being presented, and Blackfish does so and explains the significance of their message. The film includes not only details on the attacks of Dawn Brancheau and Ken Peters, two SeaWorld orca trainers, but also the fact that SeaWorld and other similar aquariums are still operating. The film urges the importance of wide acceptance of this view on whale captivity in order to prevent not only physical harm to more whales, but mental harm that can additionally wreak havoc on humans around the whales. Blackfish makes sure that the viewer knows the importance of their argument, the difference between life and death for whales and whale trainers, which makes the argument even more