Resident Orca follows a passionate group of characters trying to free Lolita, also known as Tokitae or Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut, the last of the Southern Resident Killer Whales in captivity, whose time is running out as she ages in the Miami Seaquarium. Resident Orca tells the story of Lolita, also known as Tokitae or Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut, the last of the Southern Resident Killer Whales in captivity, who lived the majority of her life performing for visitors in a small tank at the Miami Seaquarium. Directors Sarah Sharkey Pearce and Simon Schneider introduce a passionate group of characters fighting for her freedom, following the development of an unusual partnership between members of the Lummi tribe and a rich philanthropist who is prepared to bankroll her release back into her natal waters. The film maintains a deeply emotional connection to the aging killer whale, questioning what is objectively in her best interest and who has the right to decide.  – PLANET IN FOCUS

Preceded by PET STORE by Joanna Rothkopf

Larry Wallach insists that exotic pet ownership is safe and ethical and anyone who disagrees should visit Sloth Encounters, his petting zoo next to a freeway on Long Island, to see for themselves. – PLANET IN FOCUS

Doors Open 30 Minutes Before Showtime.