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The Elephant in the Living Room 2011

This documentary explores the surprising phenomenon of Americans keeping wild animals, like lions and tigers, as pets. Filmmaker Michael Webber follows advocates Tim Harrison and Terry Brumfield, revealing the complex relationships they have with these powerful creatures. The film examines the challenges and responsibilities of caring for such animals, raising questions about the ethics of keeping wildlife in captivity and the boundaries between humans and the natural world.

This documentary explores the surprising phenomenon of Americans keeping wild animals, like lions and tigers, as pets. Filmmaker Michael Webber follows advocates Tim Harrison and Terry Brumfield, revealing the complex relationships they have with these powerful creatures. The film examines the challenges and responsibilities of caring for such animals, raising questions about the ethics of keeping wildlife in captivity and the boundaries between humans and the natural world.

Does The Elephant in the Living Room have end credit scenes?

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The Elephant in the Living Room does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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69

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6.5

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Rotten Tomatoes
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82%

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84%

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TMDB

65

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