Synopsis
When operators of animal circuses in Bolivia defy a nationwide ban, a team of investigators tracks them down and saves every animal. The rescue team endure confrontations, heartache, and incredible risk to see 25 lions airlifted to freedom in Colorado. An uplifting story of bravery, compassion, camaraderie, and determination: How a poor but proud country said 'no' to cruelty, and how attitudes to animals were changed across an entire continent.
Lion Ark (2013) is a 1h 31min documentary feature film by Tim Phillips. When operators of animal circuses in Bolivia defy a nationwide ban, a team of investigators tracks them down and save... Selected for Raindance Film Festival (2013).
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Festival History
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | November 15, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Bolivia | October 2, 2014 |
| Streaming | United States | January 29, 2022 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | November 30, 2016 |
Full credits
| Director | Tim Phillips |
| Cast | Bob Barker (Self), Jorja Fox (Self), Tim Phillips (Self), Jan Creamer (Self) |
| Screenplay | Jan Creamer, Tim Phillips |
| Producer | Jan Creamer, Tim Phillips |
| Editing | Tony Pattinson |
| Music | Karel Havlíček |
Identifiers & sources
| IMDb | tt2782332 |
| TMDB | 224336 |
Additional data: TMDB.
