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# Rescue movie ‘Lion Ark’ roars into London for free screening
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/rescue-movie-lion-ark-roars-into-london-for-free-screening/
- Published: 2017-08-15T17:36:34.000Z
- Updated: 2017-08-15T17:45:23.000Z
- Description: The award winning rescue documentary Lion Ark – the story of the dramatic rescue of twenty five lions from circuses in Bolivia – returns to London for a free screening at the Royal Horticultural Halls this Saturday, August 19. The acclaimed film, which will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers a
- Author: Gary Hart
- Tags: Arts, In The South, News, Previews

## The award winning rescue documentary ***Lion Ark*** – the story of the dramatic rescue of twenty five lions from circuses in Bolivia – returns to London for a free screening at the Royal Horticultural Halls this Saturday, August 19.

[![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/web-600-22-1.jpg)](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/gscene-com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/web-600-22-1.jpg)

**The acclaimed film,** which will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and rescue team leaders, forms part of **This is our world**, a charity event raising awareness about wildlife and conservation through a unique collection of life-size paintings and series of talks.

More action adventure than traditional documentary, ***Lion Ark*** follows the story of how a shocking exposé led to Bolivia banning animal circuses. Circuses defy the law but are tracked down by **Animal Defenders International (ADI)**, animals saved and a joyous finale sees 25 lions airlifted to freedom.

***Lion Ark* Director Tim Phillips** **said:** *“We wanted people to experience a frontline animal rescue, both the challenges and the joy. The film tackles a serious issue, but is exciting and leaves people with a smile on their face, knowing they can make a difference as they see the lives of these animals transform.”*

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfDbiJy0fQA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfDbiJy0fQA&ref=scenemag.co.uk)

Prior to the screening on Saturday, August 19, filmmakers and rescue team leaders **Jan Creamer** and **Tim Phillips** will also talk about the latest rescue – Operation Spirit of Freedom – where over 100 wild animals were saved from circuses and the illegal wildlife trade in Peru and Colombia. This culminated in a massive airlift of more than 30 lions, from South American circuses, home to Africa. The talk titled ***“Operation Spirit of Freedom – saving Peru’s circus animals”***will be held from 2-4pm.

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**Event: Screening of *Lion Ark***

**Where:** Royal Horticultural Hall, 80 Vincent Square, Westminster, London SW1P 2PE

**When:** Saturday, August 19

**Time:** 5pm

**Cost:** Free entry

**To register for tickets online, [click here:](http://www.lionarkthemovie.com/screenings/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**

**To make a donation to the work of** **Animal Defenders International (ADI), [click here:](https://www.ad-international.org/take%5Faction/donate.php?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**