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  • 2016
  • New World Cinemas
  • 1 h 27 m
  • 2016
  • New World Cinemas
  • 1 h 27 m

Summary Ivory. A Crime Story fires arrows at a complex web of culprits, from China and Buddhist monks, to corrupt African high-officials, toothless NGOs and secretive Chinese businessmen, building fortunes on an never-increasing demand for ivory which has brought one of the world’s most intelligent animals to near the brink of extinction.

Directed By: Sergey Yastrzhembsky

  • 2016
  • New World Cinemas
  • 1 h 27 m
  • 2016
  • New World Cinemas
  • 1 h 27 m

Ivory. A Crime Story

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Summary Ivory. A Crime Story fires arrows at a complex web of culprits, from China and Buddhist monks, to corrupt African high-officials, toothless NGOs and secretive Chinese businessmen, building fortunes on an never-increasing demand for ivory which has brought one of the world’s most intelligent animals to near the brink of extinction.

Directed By: Sergey Yastrzhembsky

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70
Nov 10, 2016
The situation seems dire in many ways, though Yastrzhembskiy offers some hope at the end of the film, along with solutions to controlling demand in the ivory market. It’s a powerful call to action and a reminder of the bloody global implications contained in a single trinket.
By Katie Walsh FULL REVIEW
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Nov 3, 2016
This roughly constructed yet passionate documentary isn’t shy about showing the massacre of elephants or about calling out the groups implicit in the killings. That bluntness and courage usually overrides the uneven filmmaking.
By Ken Jaworowski FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Eurowide Film Production, Yastrebfilm
Release Date Nov 4, 2016
Duration 1 h 27 m
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Tagline Over the past 3 years poachers have killed 300,000 elephants! Who profits from this evil? Who violates all duties by being idle? This film is a shock! This film is a guilty verdict with no chance for an appeal!
Website http://ivorycrimestory.com/
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Awards

New York City International Film Festival, US
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Golden Eagle Awards, Russia
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Riviera International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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