Saving Flipper
The nightmare behind the dolphin's indelible smile..
2009 · 47m Documentary
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Saving Flipper
Overview
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.
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