from Nancy Stiefel

What:  the June Social Justice Film Blackfish

When: 7:00 PM, Sunday, June 8

Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, corner of 27^th Avenue and 16^th Street

More information:
We’ve all heard of Shamu, an Orca whale at Sea World in Orlando, and many of us have seen the Orcas perform there.  Blackfish is the 2013 documentary about Orca whales that caused a great stir in the animal entertainment world. This documentary follows the controversial captivity of intelligent Orca whales (aka killer whales), and the subsequent dangers for both humans and whales. It chronicles the notorious Orca whale named Tilikum which is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top Orca whale trainer.  Several former Sea World trainers are interviewed in the film. Humane Society volunteer Sally Wilson will facilitate the discussion following the film.  Cheryl Baker will also be available to answer questions following the film.  Cheryl recently retired from her position as a dolphin trainer at the Dolphin Research Center at Grassy Key, Florida.

The showing is free, but donations are always gratefully received.  The public is invited, so bring your friends and neighbors! The Fair Trade Corner will be open for 30 minutes prior to the film. 

There will be no films in July or August, but the series will return on September 14 with a film discussing the controversy over Smart Meters.