An Apology to Elephants
8.0
Elephants are among the most majestic and intelligent creatures on Earth--but for hundreds of years, they have suffered at the hands of humans. Narrated by Lily Tomlin, this documentary short traces our long history with elephants and explores the many problems that arise when they are brought to live in captivity in zoos and circuses.
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25 people
Lily Tomlin
Narrator (voice)
Known for
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Grace and Frankie
Amy Schatz
Jane Wagner
Linda Cohen
Beth Aala
Lisa Heller
Joby Talbot
Pat Derby
Self (PAWS)
Sheila Nevins
Also in
No One Dies in Lily Dale
Colleen Kinzley
Self (Oakland Zoo)
Tom Patterson
Jeff Kinzley
Self (Oakland Zoo)
Amy Schatz Director · Jane Wagner Writer Alex Rappoport Cinematographer
United States release April 13, 2013 · Produced in United States
Production
HBO Documentary Films
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Romania · April 13, 2013
Theatrical
United States · April 13, 2013
Theatrical
Germany
July 29, 2013
Hungary
January 30, 2014 · Digital
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