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deeply concerned about the danger lions
face from hunters, with special condem-
nation for canned hunting (the practice
of putting lions in enclosures to be shot
by big-game hunters who have paid
huge sums for the guaranteed trophy
kill). Unfortunately, the film tries a bit
too hard and instead of sharing its mes-
sage it bludgeons the audience with it. In
communications terms, this is overkill.
And this is one very flawed film.
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TALK ABOUT THE MOVIE WITH
YOUR FAMILY…
What do you think about hunting
lions? Do you believe it should be com-
pletely banned? Do you think canned
hunting should be banned? Do you think
hunting can be part of a conservation
plan for lions?
WATCH AT HOME…
The classic film about the devasta-
tion of hunting is Disney’s Bambi.
In Two Brothers, lion cubs are again
in danger, this time from treasure seek-
ers and hunters in early 20th century in
India.
In Happy Feet, the lives of penguins
are imperiled by habitat destruction,
specifically reduced fish stocks.
LOVED THE MOVIE?
TRY THESE BOOKS…
A white lion turns up in Michael
Morpurgo’s novel, The Butterfly Lion.
Young Bertie becomes friends with an
orphaned white lion cub he has rescued
from the South African wilderness. But
then he is sent to boarding school in far
away England and the lion is sold to the
circus. Bertie is determined to see his
lion again.
A child finds solace in animals in A
Boy and a Jaguar by Alan Rabinowitz
and Catia Chien. Based on Alan’s child-
hood, this book recounts how his stutter
disappeared when he talked to animals.
Troubled that the jaguars at the zoo
seemed sad, he made it his life’s work to
create a jaguar refuge in Central Ameri-
ca. Suitable for young readers.
If your kids want to save the lions,
turn to National Graphic Kids Mission:
Lion Rescue: All About Lions and How
to Save Them.
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