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Gabriela Cowperthwaite

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Gabriela Cowperthwaite

Born January 1, 1971 (age 55)

Gabriela Cowperthwaite (born 1971) is an American filmmaker. She has directed documentaries and feature films, and she also produces, edits, writes, and directs for television and documentary films. Her films often deal with social, cultural, and environmental issues relating to real life events. Her most notable film is Blackfish (2013), which received a BAFTA nomination for Best Documentary. De…

Known For

Finding DoryFinding Dory · 2016
Finding Dory
★ 7.02016
MovieAdventureAnimation
Dory is reunited with her friends Nemo and Marlin in the search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?
Megan LeaveyMegan Leavey · 2017
Megan Leavey
★ 7.32017
MovieDramaWar
The true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who forms a powerful bond with an aggressive combat dog, Rex. While deployed in Iraq, the two complete more than 100 missions and save countless lives, until an IED explosion puts their faithfulness to the test.
Our FriendOur Friend · 2019
Our Friend
★ 7.22019
MovieDramaRomance
After learning that his terminally ill wife has six months to live, a man welcomes the support of his best friend who moves into their home to help out.
I.S.S.I.S.S. · 2024
I.S.S.
★ 5.72024
MovieScience FictionThriller
Tensions flare in the near future aboard the International Space Station as a conflict breaks out on Earth. U.S. and Russian astronauts receive orders from the ground: take control of the station by any means necessary.
BlackfishBlackfish · 2013
Blackfish
★ 7.92013
MovieDocumentary
Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity.
The GrabThe Grab · 2024
The Grab
★ 7.82024
MovieDocumentary
An investigative journalist uncovers the money, influence, and alarming rationale behind covert land grabs by some of the world’s most powerful countries.
City Lax: An Urban Lacrosse StoryCity Lax: An Urban Lacrosse Story · 2010
City Lax: An Urban Lacrosse Story
2010
MovieDocumentary
Youths from inner-city Denver find respite from their violent neighborhoods through the sport of lacrosse, and learn the value of teamwork and camaraderie.
Children of the UndergroundChildren of the Underground · 2022
Children of the Underground
★ 7.02022
SeriesDocumentary
The pulse-pounding true story of charismatic vigilante Faye Yager, who built a vast underground network that hid hundreds of mothers and children, saving them from the alleged abuse of husbands and fathers when a broken court system would not.

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