Lion Ark (2013)

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Country: Bolivia, UK, USA
Genres: Action, Adventure, Documentary
Release: 2015-01-01
Director: Tim Phillips
Writers: Jan Creamer , Tim Phillips
Language: English
Stars: Remy Ballivan , Bob Barker , Martin Beltran
Runtime: 91 min
Awards: 7 wins & 1 nomination
AKA: Lion Ark (United States of America) , Lion Ark (United Kingdom) , Lví archa (Czech Republic) , Lion Ark
Plot: More action adventure than traditional documentary, Lion Ark follows the world's most ambitious and daring animal rescue, with a narrative meticulously compiled from film, interviews, conversations and the reactions of participants as events actually unfold. A shocking undercover investigation leads to a ban on animal circuses in Bolivia. But the circuses defy the law. The team behind the investigation return, track down the illegal circuses and save every animal. The confrontations, heartache and incredible risks the rescue team face are all captured before a joyous finale sees 25 lions airlifted to freedom in Colorado. An uplifting story of bravery, compassion, camaraderie and determination. How a poor but proud country said 'no' to cruelty and how attitudes to animals were changed across an entire continent.
IMDB:tt2782332