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A Life Among Elephants

The story of legendary elephant scientist Iain Douglas-Hamilton.

10.0(1)20241h 30m2

60 years ago, almost nothing was known of elephants in the wild. But then one young Scottish biologist changed that forever. In 1965 Iain Douglas-Hamilton arrived in Tanzania to live alongside African elephants. Later joined by his wife Oria and daughters Saba and Dudu, elephants became central to their lives with matriarch Boadicea and gentle young mother Virgo cherished like human relatives. But this garden Eden was short-lived as an ivory poaching epidemic swept across Africa forcing Iain to switch from pioneering scientist to maverick conservationist. He became a lone crusader against the international Ivory trade which was finally banned in 1989. Now back in the field and revealing even more about the fascinating world of elephants, Iain’s work continues alongside a new generation of Kenyan conservationists. This inspiring documentary combines stunning wildlife imagery with the story of a remarkable life showing how sometimes you have to stand alone to protect what you love.

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Released
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Language
English
  • elephant
  • tanzania
  • biography
  • kenya
  • endangered species
  • african bush
  • activist
  • animal protection
  • nature documentary
  • environmental activist
  • zoologist
  • animal research

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Nigel Pope

Writers

Nigel Pope

Produced in

France, Kenya, United Kingdom

Where to watch

Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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Videos

Release dates

  • FranceFR

    • Digital / OTTarte.tv7 Sept 2024
    • TVArte14 Sept 2024
  • GermanyDE

    • Digital / OTTarte.tv7 Sept 2024
    • TVArte14 Sept 2024
  • NetherlandsNL

    • PremiereWildlife Film Festival Rotterdam7 Nov 2024

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A Life Among Elephants was released on 7 November 2024.

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