One Lucky Elephant

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. As Flora approaches adulthood, he realizes that she is not happy performing. Ultimately, 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, however, is a difficult and emotional journey which tests their bond in unexpected ways. Ten years in the making, One Lucky Elephant explores the consequences of keeping wild animals in captivity, while never losing sight of the delicate love story at its heart.
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Script: Cristina Colissimo, Lisa Leeman
Cinematography: Sandra Chandler
Editing: Kate Amend, Tchavdar Georgiev
Sound: Chris Strollo
Music: Miriam Cutler
Producers: Cristina Colissimo, Jordana Glick-Franzheim
Format: HDCam Color
Production Country: USA
Production Year: 2010
Duration: 82
Awards
Best Editing for Feature Documentary – Woodstock IFF 2010, USA

Lisa Leeman

Filmography

1990 Metamorphosis: Man into Woman
2000 Medical Diaries (TV)
2001 The World Festival of Sacred Music: The Americas (short)
2006 Who Needs Sleep? (co-direction: Haskell Wexler)
2006 Out of Faith
2010 One Lucky Elephant