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Lion Ark

Lion Ark

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 15, 2013

Runtime

1h 31m

Genres

Documentary, Action, Adventure

Original Title

Lion Ark

Production Companies

Seafox Productions, ADI Films

Director

Tim Phillips

Description

When operators of animal circuses in Bolivia defy a nationwide ban, a team of investigators tracks them down and saves every animal. The rescue team endure confrontations, heartache, and incredible risk to see 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.