STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Aug. 26—Rounding out the month of August at The State is documentary film Blackfish.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE STATE THEATRE: AUGUST 26-31
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Aug. 26—Rounding out the month of August at The State is documentary film Blackfish.
August 26 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.,Blackfish is a shocking and emotional documentary film about Tilikum, a
notorious killer whale who has taken the lives of three humans, including a prominent killer whale trainer, while in captivity.
This thought-provoking documentary film showcases the devastating consequences of keeping killer whales in captivity and
was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Blackfish will be shown again on the following
dates and times: August 27 at 7:30 p.m., andAugust 28 and 29 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. both nights.
For information on tickets for events occurring August 26 to August 31, please contact The State Theatre Box Office
at 814-272-0606 or visit us online at www.TheStateTheatre.org. For media interested in attending any of these events
please contact Marketing Director, Cathy Brown via email: cathy@thestatetheatre.org or via phone: 814-272-0606 ext. 305
or (cell) 814-404-8097 to reserve your complimentary event tickets.
The State Theatre
Founded October 1938
Reopened December 2006
The State Theatre is a home for local artists and audiences to experience, appreciate and embrace the transformational
power of the performing arts. We are committed to presenting a variety of excellent local and national music, theatre,
dance, comedy, and film programming.
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