Love & Bananas: An Elephant Story

2018 | 77 minutes | 7.9 ★ (9)

Love & Bananas: An Elephant Story
  • Overview

    Ashley Bell and a team of elephant rescuers led by world renowned Asian elephant conservationist Lek Chailert, embark on a daring 48-hour mission across Thailand to rescue a 70-year old captive blind Asian elephant and bring her to freedom.

  • Release Date

    22 April 2018

  • DirectingAshley Bell
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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