The Elephant in the Living Room (film)
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| The Elephant in the Living Room | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael Webber |
| Produced by | Michael Webber |
| Starring | Tim Harrison Terry Brumfield |
| Cinematography | Michael Webber |
| Edited by | John T. Adkins Barry O'Brien |
| Music by | David Russo |
Production companies | NightFly Entertainment MainSail Productions |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. National Geographic Wild NightFly Entertainment Level 33 |
Release date |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Elephant in the Living Room is an American documentary film about the raising of exotic pets in homes around the United States, and the controversy surrounding the issue.[1] In some States there are currently no laws around keeping exotic animals as pets, even though incidents have occurred where their owners and people around them are put in serious danger and hurt by these animals.
Plot
Praised by critics as one of the best films of the year, The Elephant in the Living Room takes viewers on a journey deep inside the controversial American subculture of raising the most dangerous animals in the world, as common household pets. Set against the backdrop of a heated national debate, director Michael Webber chronicles the extraordinary story of two men at the heart of the issue – Tim Harrison, an Ohio police officer whose friend was killed by an exotic pet; and Terry Brumfield, a big-hearted man who struggles to raise two African lions that he loves like his own family. In the first of many unexpected twists, the lives of these two men collide when Terry’s male lion escapes its pen and is found attacking cars on a nearby highway.
Awards
- 2010 "Best Documentary" - Sedona International Film Festival
- 2010 "Best Documentary" - The United Film Festivals (London)
- 2010 "Best Documentary" - Burbank International Film Festival
- 2010 "Best Documentary" - Traverse City Film Festival
- 2011 "Best Documentary" - Genesis Award
See also
References
- ^ "The Elephant in the Living room". Retrieved 2012-06-22.
External links
- Official website
- The Elephant in the Living Room at IMDb
- The Elephant in the Living Room at Rotten Tomatoes
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