One Lucky Elephant (2010)
A ten thousand pound love story
Where does an elephant go after a life in the circus? Sixteen years have passed since circus producer David Balding adopted Flora, the orphaned baby African elephant he lovingly raised as part of his family and made the star of his show. As Flora approaches adulthood, he realizes that she is not happy performing. Ultimately, David must face the difficult truth that the circus is no place for Flora. She needs to be with other elephants. The road to Flora’s retirement, however, is a difficult and emotional journey which tests their bond in unexpected ways. Ten years in the making, One Lucky Elephant explores the consequences of keeping wild animals in captivity, while never losing sight of the delicate love story at its heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One Lucky Elephant about?
- Where does an elephant go after a life in the circus? Sixteen years have passed since circus producer David Balding adopted Flora, the orphaned baby African elephant he lovingly raised as part of his family and made the star of his show. As Flora approaches adulthood, he realizes that she is not happy performing. Ultimately, David must face the difficult truth that the circus is no place for Flora. She needs to be with other elephants. The road to Flora’s retirement, however, is a difficult and emotional journey which tests their bond in unexpected ways. Ten years in the making, One Lucky Elephant explores the consequences of keeping wild animals in captivity, while never losing sight of the delicate love story at its heart.
- Who directed One Lucky Elephant?
- One Lucky Elephant was directed by Lisa Leeman.
- How long is One Lucky Elephant?
- One Lucky Elephant has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is One Lucky Elephant?
- One Lucky Elephant is a Documentary film.
- Where was One Lucky Elephant produced?
- One Lucky Elephant was produced in United States of America.