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Lion Ark

2013 1h 40m Documentary List
67% Tomatometer 9 Reviews 75% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
A team in Bolivia tracks down illegal circuses and rescues every animal.

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Geoff Berkshire Variety Overlong film quickly becomes tedious whenever the camera strays from the lions, who don't have much personality but prove more compelling than the humans. Nov 20, 2013 Full Review Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times This warmhearted documentary from Tim Phillips makes "Born Free" look like a beast story for babes. Nov 14, 2013 Full Review Inkoo Kang Los Angeles Times The lions are majestic yet adorable; too bad the humans are such a sorry sight. Nov 14, 2013 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Filled to the brim with anxiety-inducing and emotionally involving footage that brings the entire drama to life as it is happening. Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 14, 2020 Full Review Sarah Knight Adamson Sarah's Backstage Pass Important documentary that presents reasons against using animals in circuses. Some scenes of cruelty are tough to watch. Rated: 3.5/4 Jan 22, 2020 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Equally thrilling, enraging and uplifting. It'll make you want to stand up and cheer. If you're not moved by it, you must be made of stone. Rated: 8.65/10 Nov 14, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Uplifting images of compassion and freedom will live with me - thank you, good people of ADI! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A team in Bolivia tracks down illegal circuses and rescues every animal.
Director
Tim Phillips
Screenwriter
Jan Creamer, Tim Phillips
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m