Blackfish

This is absolutely, 100% one of the best movies, let alone documentaries I've ever seen. I saw this film on the recommendation of my friend Salwa Sabet and I can not say thank you enough! I have tried to convince everyone I come in contact with to watch it.

I think most kids grew up wanting to go to Sea World. Heck, I was super excited to go to Sea World just a matter of years ago when my parents offered to take me. I, however, am sad to say that will be the last time I ever go to Sea World. It is a sad reality as we get older to realize how animals are treated in things such as the circus and theme parks.

I know for myself I never stopped to think where do they keep these huge animals all the time? I just assured myself, they take care of them and enjoyed my entertainment. It is in that statement alone however that I find the true issue. Animals, especially ones as large as killer whales, were not ever meant to be entertainment for the masses. They are these absolutely amazing creatures who are meant to swim free for miles and miles each day.

This documentary is absolutely a must see for everyone. I don't care if you "don't want to watch because it will make you sad." How do you think the whales feel? I made my mom watch it and she usually only watches movies with happy endings. It is ridiculous what Sea World has done and especially in the cases of their own trainers being injured. Please please please I beg of you, watch this documentary! It will change your life, okay maybe not, but it will change your outlook on Sea World.

In case you missed it, SEE IT! I saw it in the theater and again once it was released.

This is What Love in Action Looks Like

This is a documentary about a institution previously known as Love in Action now called Restoration Path. It is the true story of a teenager who came out as gay to his parents and as a result they sent him to a "turn you straight" institution. The story was brought to everyone's attention because of the blog that the teen was keeping.

It brought about a lot of attention specifically by those that were against this kind of institution existing. There ended up being protesters who would show up daily to make their feelings known to those running Love in Action.

I am trying my hardest to keep personal opinion aside about this kind of institution, but it is definitely hard. I liked the documentary for being to light what is going on and that there are some people who believe that you really can get rid of someone's sexual preference. This is not an easy movie to watch as you hear the stories of those that suffered at the hands of such an institution, but I think it is a good documentary.

If you enjoy documentaries, I would say give this movie a watch. Currently available on Instant Netflix.

Let's Talk About Sex

First off, thank you Netflix for having a lot of documentaries to choose from for my watching pleasure. Now that I got that out of the way, let's discuss this movie!

I strongly believe that this is a movie that every school/parent/pastor should watch, especially those that believe abstinence only is effective. The reality is, it's not. This fun fact (sense the sarcasm) is brought to you from this documentary: 10,000 teens a day get an STD.

Now I can't blame that all on the schools teaching abstinence only, but I can blame it on the fact that parents are not talking to their children the way they should be and schools are not providing accurate information.

This documentary brings to light a huge issue and something that America, more specifically parents, should be facing head on. It proves that in other countries families that talk openly about sex endure less problems, whether that be pregnancy, STDs, and so on, than those of us here in the US. For whatever reason it has become something that we find shameful to talk about, unless you're getting advice from your friends, which when you are a child, pre-teen, or teen these not the most reliable of sources.

So, families, friends, whoever you are reading... watch the documentary and take a clue. This is not me saying do exactly as they do, I don't agree that having your teenager's lover stay the night is a great idea, but to each their own.

This movie is a must watch, especially if you have pre-teens or teens in your household, buy it, rent it, watch it on TV, but make sure you at least see it once.