The read
Audiences rate it 35 points higher than critics do.
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.
Ratings
IMDb9/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic55/100
Audiences rate it 35 points higher than critics do.
Key crew
- Tim PhillipsDirector
- Karel HavlíčekOriginal Music Composer
- Tim PhillipsWriter
- Jan CreamerWriter
Cast
- Bob BarkerSelf
- Jorja FoxSelf
- Tim PhillipsSelf
- Jan CreamerSelf
Stills
Themes
wildlifenatureanimal rescue