Saving Flipper
“The nightmare behind the dolphin's indelible smile..”
2009•47m•Released
Documentary
Our love affair with dolphins began with 'Flipper' and ended in a multi-million dollar industry of abuse. From the dazzling sea shows where dolphins are driven to suicide, to an annual dolphin slaughter in a small cove in Japan, 'Saving Flipper' reveals the nightmare behind the dolphin's indelible smile.
Director
Savaş Karakaş
Writer
Azade Aslan, Savaş Karakaş
Languages
Turkish
Studio
Journeyman Pictures
Production
Company
Journeyman Pictures
Producer
Savaş Karakaş
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