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- 84 Minutes
- Virgil Films
- Language English
- Country USA
- Rated:
- Format: 1.77:1
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- Directed by Lisa Leeman
- Written by Cristina Colissimo, Lisa Leeman
- Starring David Balding, Flora
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Sixteen years have passed since David Balding adopted Flora, the orphaned baby African elephant he lovingly raised as part of his family and made the star of his show. As Flora approaches adulthood, he realizes that she is not happy performing. Ultimately, David must face the difficult truth that she is not "a dog or a daughter" and needs to be with other elephants. The road to Flora's retirement, however, is a difficult and emotional journey which tests their bond in unexpected ways. Ten years in the making, One Lucky Elephant explores the human-animal bond through one man's love for his elephant.
Won: Best Editing, 2010 Woodstock Film Festival
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A pungent, bittersweet two-species tragedy of good intentions. -- Andrew O'Hehir, SALON.COM
- More on One Lucky Elephant:
- Official film Web site
- Interview with writer/director Lisa Leeman and writer Cristina Colissimo
Genres: Documentary