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Attenborough and the Giant Elephant

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2017 · 58 min Documentary TV Movie
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo. Attenborough joins a team of scientists and conservationists to unravel the complex and mysterious story of this large African elephant - an elephant many believed to be the biggest in the world. With unique access to Jumbo's skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History, the team work together to separate myth from reality. How big was Jumbo really? How was he treated in captivity? And how did he die? Jumbo's bones may offer vital clues.

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Year 2017
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary, TV Movie
Director Stephen Dunleavy
Runtime 58 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (6 votes)

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Attenborough and the Giant Elephant is a solid entry rated 7.2/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

Released in 2017, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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