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 was premiered on HBO on April 22, 2013, also celebrated as an 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, also known as an "elephant lady", who died on February 15, 2013.
An Apology to Elephants (2013)
Directed by Amy Schatz
Genres - Documentary, Drama, History |
Release Date - Apr 12, 2013 |
Run Time - 40 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Themes
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Circus, Elephant
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Subject: about animals, Documentary about animal rights, environmental issue
Alternate Titles
An Apology to Elephants
US
Apologia Aos Elefantes
BR
Bocsássatok meg, elefántok!
HU
Ein Plädoyer für Elefanten
DE
Una disculpa a los elefantes
ES
W obronie słoni
PL
В защиту слонов
RU