Finding balance between the rescue of abused circus lions and the fascinating cause and effect of a ban that led to the rescue of said lions proves too much for the creators of Lion Ark. For two years, investigators working undercover for Animal Defenders International (Adi) documented the atrocious living conditions and treatment of circus animals in Bolivia. This investigation led to a ban on animal circuses. Many circuses complied, but a handful defied the ban, forcing Adi to track and rescue the animals, primarily lions. Tim Phillips's Lion Ark details Adi's attempt to save and transport 25 lions from Bolivian circuses to a wild life habitat in the Us. The film emphasizes the rescue, but neglects the fascinating story that came before: the two years of ...
- 11/12/2013
- Village Voice
Lion at large.
In 2009, Bolivia became the first country in South America to ban the keeping of animals in circuses, and the first in the world to properly enforce it. Handling lions is not something the average police officer is trained in, however, so the charity Animal Defenders International (Adi) stepped in to help. Sensing that this was something big, its vice president, Tim Phillips, took along a camera crew. They had no idea how wild a ride it was going to be.
The filmmakers’ efforts have been rewarded. Their documentary, Lion Ark, has just been selected for Raindance, where it will have its UK première on October 1 at the Vue Cinema just off Piccadilly, with an introduction by Brian Blessed. Its Us première will take place just four days later at another prestigious event. I caught up with Tim as he was about to catch a...
In 2009, Bolivia became the first country in South America to ban the keeping of animals in circuses, and the first in the world to properly enforce it. Handling lions is not something the average police officer is trained in, however, so the charity Animal Defenders International (Adi) stepped in to help. Sensing that this was something big, its vice president, Tim Phillips, took along a camera crew. They had no idea how wild a ride it was going to be.
The filmmakers’ efforts have been rewarded. Their documentary, Lion Ark, has just been selected for Raindance, where it will have its UK première on October 1 at the Vue Cinema just off Piccadilly, with an introduction by Brian Blessed. Its Us première will take place just four days later at another prestigious event. I caught up with Tim as he was about to catch a...
- 9/5/2013
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Title: Lion Ark Directed by: Tim Phillips Featuring Appearances by: Bob Barker, Jorja Fox, Jan Creamer, Pat Derby Running time: 97 minutes, Unrated, Limited Release Animal Defenders International (Adi) is an animal rescue organization who has been working undercover in South American circuses and finding serious cases of animal abuse. In Bolivia, animal circuses are banned. Adi rescues 25 lions from these roaming circuses, most of whom are malnourished, mistreated and on the verge of death. Some of these despicable people who run the circuses would rather kill these lions than give them up. With generous donations and support by Bob Barker (The Price is Right) and actress Jorja Fox [ Read More ]
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- 7/17/2013
- by juliana
- ShockYa
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