More action adventure than traditional documentary, Lion Ark follows an ambitious and daring animal rescue, with a narrative compiled from film, interviews, conversations and reactions as events unfolded. The story illustrates how attitudes toward animals were changed in Bolivia and illegal circuses pursued and closed. 25 lions were airlifted to freedom and saved from certain misery and death.
Lion Ark is a story of bravery, compassion, camaraderie and determination and how history was made where it was least expected – how people separated by language, culture, beliefs and sheer distance can be united by a common cause. How small numbers of people can change the world.
In the 18 months that followed Operation Lion Ark three more countries in South America (Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay) banned the use of wild animals in circuses and two more (Brazil and Colombia) have such legislation before their Congresses.
An uplifting movie with twists and turns that is still gritty, surprising, challenging, informative and pulls no punches. At last a film about a serious animal protection and environmental issues that will have you smiling and cheering!
CSI star Jorja Fox travels with the group and appears in the film.