An Apology to Elephants

Explores the beauty, majesty, and intelligence of elephants as well as threats to their survival. Focusing on their lives in captivity, the film tells the troubling story of the exploitation of elephants in the name of entertainment. Few animals hold more fascination for humans than elephants. For centuries they have been adored, inspired great works of art, and even been revered as gods, yet they have also been treated with cruelty. AN APOLOGY TO ELEPHANTS explores the abuse of these ancient and intelligent animals and shows how some people are reversing the trend. It describes the often-brutal treatment elephants undergo when they are trained to perform, the psychological trauma they suffer and the physical damage done by inadequate living conditions in some zoos and circuses. In addition to this footage of elephants in the wild and in captivity, AN APOLOGY TO ELEPHANTS also includes interviews with elephant biologists, scientists and activists. Narrated and executive produced by Lily Tomlin and directed by Emmy® winner Amy Schatz. (texte officiel du distributeur)