Ten years of filming document the bond between circus producer Ivor David Balding and Flora, an African elephant he raised and later retired.
“A ten thousand pound love story”
Synopsis
Ten years of filming document the bond between circus producer Ivor David Balding and Flora, an African elephant he raised and later retired.
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Synopsis
Ivor David Balding adopted Flora, an orphaned African elephant, and raised her as part of his family in St. Louis. After 16 years, he realizes she is unhappy in the circus. Balding decides Flora must retire and live with other elephants. He faces challenges in finding a suitable home for her. The film details their emotional bond and the implications of animal captivity. It features footage from locations including Zoo Miami and The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. The project took ten years to complete.
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Why Watch
- Meet Ivor David Balding and his bond with Flora the elephant.
- Find out why Flora needs to leave the circus.
- See the emotional journey to The Elephant Sanctuary.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on December 1, 2011, on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
- One Lucky Elephant was shot over a period of ten years.
- It received the 2010 Woodstock Film Festival James Lyons Award for Best Editing.
- The film was produced by Cristina Colissimo and Jordana Glick-Franzheim.
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Who directed One Lucky Elephant?
One Lucky Elephant was directed by Lisa Leeman.
What is the main focus of One Lucky Elephant?
The film focuses on the bond between Ivor David Balding and Flora, an endangered African elephant, and their journey to find her a permanent home.
What award did One Lucky Elephant win in 2010?
One Lucky Elephant was awarded the 2010 Woodstock Film Festival James Lyons Award for Best Editing of a Feature Documentary.
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