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- 2018
- Not Rated
- Abramorama
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- 2018
- Not Rated
- Abramorama
- 1 h 17 m
Summary Love and Bananas tackles the issue of what can be done to prevent the extinction of Asian elephants, which are at risk of becoming trophies and product imports for man’s desire and greed.
Directed By: Ashley Bell
Written By: John Michael McCarthy III, Fernanda Rossi, Ashley Bell
- 2018
- Not Rated
- Abramorama
- 1 h 17 m
- 2018
- Not Rated
- Abramorama
- 1 h 17 m
Love & Bananas
73
8.4
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Summary Love and Bananas tackles the issue of what can be done to prevent the extinction of Asian elephants, which are at risk of becoming trophies and product imports for man’s desire and greed.
Directed By: Ashley Bell
Written By: John Michael McCarthy III, Fernanda Rossi, Ashley Bell
Where to Watch
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 5 Critic Reviews
73
100% Positive
5 Reviews
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0% Mixed
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Lek gives Love & Bananas humanity, but Bell’s personality and enthusiasm is contagious, inviting us into the film. We root right along with her.
Love & Bananas works on two levels, spreading awareness about the plight of Asian elephants and the damage that tourist activities like elephant treks wreak, as well as documenting Noi Na's 500-mile journey and dramatic rescue.
The film strongly argues against the use of elephants for such things as giving rides to tourists and performing in circuses. What gives those arguments their moral force is the animals themselves, demonstrating intelligence, sociability and emotion.
This film is, in many respects, a plain picture, but also a cleareyed, direct, fat-free one that has something to say and says it affectingly.
Noi Na’s subsequent acclimation to her new home in the refuge is hopeful, but Chailert’s bravery, sacrifice, and manifest love are the only redemption the film holds out for humans.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 5 User Ratings
8.4
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User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 5 User Ratings
8.4
80% Positive
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Production Company
Campfire
Release Date Apr 20, 2018
Duration 1 h 17 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website
http://www.loveandbananas.com/
Awards
Awareness Film Festival, CA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Ojai Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Genesis Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
