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An Apology to Elephants

An Apology to Elephants

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 13, 2013

Runtime

0h 40m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

79%

Original Title

An Apology to Elephants

Production Companies

HBO Documentary Films

Director

Amy Schatz

Description

Elephants are among the most majestic and intelligent creatures on Earth--but for hundreds of years, they have suffered at the hands of humans. Narrated by Lily Tomlin, this documentary short traces our long history with elephants and explores the many problems that arise when they are brought to live in captivity in zoos and circuses.