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The Factory Files are a curated library of everything the industry would prefer you never engaged with. Documentaries, investigations, books, films, and organisations on the front lines.
The Elephant in the Living Room (2010)
Predating Tiger King by a decade, this documentary explores the American trend of keeping exotic animals as pets and the problems that surround the issue. It gained renewed attention after the 2011 Zanesville Animal Massacre, where an exotic animal owner released 56 lions, tigers, and bears before taking his own life; proving the film's warnings as tragically prescient. Imdb link Release date: 2010 Directors: Michael Webber Music by: David Russo Running time: 1h 43m
Born to Be Free (2016)
Revelatory investigative film made by three intrepid, free-diving journalists Gaya, Tanya and Julia, about the global trade in wild sea mammals. Imdb link Release date: 21 March 2016 Director: Gayane Petrosyan Writers: Tatiana Beley, Gayane Petrosyan Stars: Manos Krystalis Producers: Gayane Petrosyan, Mike Lerner Running time: 1h 30m
Racing Extinction (2015)
Filmmaker Louie Psihoyos, along with activists, scientists and others, draws attention to mankind's role in a potential loss of at least half of the world's species. Imdb link Release date: 24 January 2015 Director: Louie Psihoyos Running time: 1h 30m Screenplay: Mark Monroe Producers: Olivia Ahnemann, Fisher Stevens Production company: Oceanic Preservation Society
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