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Mature (M)
Animal cruelty

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Poster image for An Apology to Elephants

Narrated by Lily Tomlin, this documentary short traces mankind's long history with elephants and explores the many problems that arise when they are brought to live in captivity in zoos and circuses.

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    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
2013
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Animal cruelty
Category
Films
Category detail
Accredited Classifier Decision - Film
Media type
Not Specified
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
40 minutes
Director/Creator
Amy Schatz | Jane Wagner
Producer
Lily Tomlin | Jane Wagner | Amy Schatz
Production company
HBO Documentary Films
Country of origin
United States of America, USA
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
Warner Bros. Discovery
File number
T25/00108
Classification number
CLAS-713683
Alternative titles
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