There have been plenty of movies about the bond between people and animals, but David Balding’s story is different than most. Balding owns and operates a small circus, and he adopted a baby elephant for his show that he named Flora. Balding loved Flora and made her one of the star attractions of his show, but she was also the only elephant in his menagerie, and he discovered too late this posed some serious problems for the animal’s socialization. After Flora had spent 17 years with the circus, Balding decided it was time to take her off the road, especially as he was considering leaving the business himself. But what does one do with a giant animal who happens to regard a man like Balding as her best friend? How do you teach an elephant to live around others of its kind when it’s 18 years old? And how does Balding say goodbye to his loyal friend, companion, and colleague? Filmmaker Lisa Leeman examines the remarkable story of David Balding and Flora and his effort to find her the right home in the documentary One Lucky Elephant, which was an official selection at the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival., This documentary follows a circus producer as he attempts to find a new home for an elephant that has lost its desire to perform., Lisa Leeman directed this poignant documentary following circus producer David Balding’s attempts to find a new home for an elephant that has lost its desire to perform., Where does an elephant go after a life in the circus? Sixteen years have passed since circus producer David Balding adopted Flora, the orphaned baby African elephant he lovingly raised as part of his family and made the star of his show. But as Flora approaches adulthood, he realises that she is not happy performing. David must face the difficult truth that the circus is no place for Flora. She needs to be with other elephants. The road to Flora’s retirement is difficult and emotional, and tests their bond in unexpected ways. Ten years in the making, One Lucky Elephant explores the consequences of keeping wild animals in captivity, and the relationship between David and Flora.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “One Lucky Elephant ” ?
A: The main cast includes Scott Blais,Joe Milner,Toni Schamadan,Neal Brown,Lisa Leeman,Charlton McMillan,Shana Hagen,Miriam Cutler,Greg Little,Kate Amend,Randy Tucker,Tchavdar Georgiev,Cristina Colissimo,Michael X. Flores,David Balding,Flora the Elephant,Laura Balding,Elizabeth Zox Friedman,Gay Bradshaw,Chris Strollo,Sandra Chandler,Cecil McKinnon,George Smith,Carol Buckley,Raul Gomez,Willie Theison,Anouk Schmidt.
Q: When Did the “One Lucky Elephant” Released?
A: The Movie “One Lucky Elephant” originally aired on 2011-05-22 and released in the year of 2010.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “One Lucky Elephant” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “One Lucky Elephant” ?
A: “One Lucky Elephant” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
