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202486 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(17 ratings)• TMDB

Elephant Mother

202486 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(17 ratings)• TMDB

A Thai conservationist battles tourism's dark side to save elephants.

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A Thai conservationist battles tourism's dark side to save elephants.

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Jez Lewisdirector

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A Thai conservationist takes on the powerful tourist industry to rescue abused elephants.

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