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An Apology to Elephants (2013)

An Apology to Elephants poster
Directed by
Amy Schatz
Genre
documentary film
Country
United States
Runtime
40 min
Rated
PG
Rating
7.9 of 10 from 9 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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This documentary looks at how elephants are treated in zoos and circuses. It shows the physical and mental harm from captivity and training. Experts and activists share what they have seen.

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What happens

An Apology to Elephants is a 2013 documentary that explores abuse and brutal treatment of elephants. It showcases elephant training and the psychological trauma and physical damage done by living conditions in some zoos and circuses. It premiered on HBO on April 22, 2013, also celebrated as Earth Day. The documentary includes interviews with environmental activists and biologists, including Performing Animal Welfare Society co-founders Ed Stewart and Pat Derby. The film was dedicated to Derby, who spent her life rescuing performing animals. Also known as an "elephant lady", she died on February 15, 2013. Narrator Lily Tomlin campaigned on the subject for several years, in the course of which she met Pat Derby. Later, she suggested that HBO make a movie about elephant captivity. HBO began work on the documentary in 2011. It was later joined by PETA, which offered pictures and video footage, including photos from a whistleblower depicting elephant training at the Ringling Bros circus. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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