Tyke elephant outlaw to screen at 15th international festival 29 february 2016. The life of tyke, a circus elephant who went on a rampage in 1994 in honolulu and died in a hail of gunfire. They are usually set only in response to actions performed by you that. Tyke elephant outlaw will add to the groundswell of public opinion turning against forcing intelligent, social animals to perform.
Her recent feature documentary tyke elephant outlaw 2015 has received critical acclaim in major international. If youve ever carried a sign, ever written a letter to your legislator, or wanted to know the real story about the abuse of elephants in the circus, you have to see this film, said ed stewart. Tyke elephant outlaw is the gripping and emotionally charged story of tyke, a circus elephant that went on a rampage in honolulu in 1994, killed her trainer in front of thousands of. Apr 18, 2015 directed by susan lambert, stefan moore.
The film, which made its premiere at the sarasota film festival in april, is now available to u. Tyke elephant outlaw 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Elephant outlaw on australian free to air tv in your area in the next 7 days or you may have disabled the corresponding channel in your icetv account. Alongside the brilliance of shaun and hot fuzz, this uneven effort sticks out awkwardly, isnt always funny and, like its antihero, probably functions best when drunk. In 1994, a circus elephant named tyke killed her trainer in front of thousands of spectators and ran through the streets of honolulu, before dying in a hail of gunfire. Tyke elephant outlaw 2015 is available on netflix united states. Ultimately, this moving documentary raises fundamental questions about our deep and mysterious connection to other species. This is a gripping and emotionally charged documentary about one elephant s break for freedom and the profound questions it raised about our connection to other species. Jan 29, 2018 a depressing video about an abused circus elephant. The story of tyke a circus elephant who killed her trainer in front of thousands of spectators and eventually died in gunfire.
Tyke elephant outlaw is a documentary film directed by susan lambert, stefan moore. Tyke was a professional working elephant who attempted her first escape from circus prison in april 1993, and a second three months later. One weekend in april 2015, was an important weekend for circus elephants, as the film tyke elephant outlaw had its world premiere at the. These acts were, in the parlance of human psychology, cries for help. Tyke elephant outlaw dogwoof documentary distribution. Tyke elephant outlaw to have its hawaiian premiere at the. Tyke elephant outlaw 2015 stream and watch online moviefone. On august 20, 1994, during a performance at the neal blaisdell center, she killed her trainer, allen campbell, and seriously injured her groomer, dallas beckwith. The film has also recently sold to national geographic in latin america and will screen on channel 9 in australia mid 2016. Elephant outlaw genre documentary 78minute theatrical and 55minute tv versions world premiererelease date 18 april 2015 at the sarasota film festival. Megan mcmurchy is an independent film and television producer with more than 50 hours of television credits. Susan lambert is one of australias leading filmmakers.
Elephant outlaw documentary stated that one of the elephant keepers at the honolulu zoo told them it was version c. Her break for freedom filmed from start to tragic end traumatised a city and ignited a global battle over the use of animals in the entertainment industry. By 1994, an elephant named tyke had been abused in the circus for years. Aug 20, 20 19 years since tyke the circus elephant was brutally killed. The film explorers what caused the elephant to snap, and how this tragic incident sparked an international fight concerning animals being used for entertainment. Tyke finally collapsed from the numerous wounds and died. Tyke elephant outlaw 2015 changes the movie database. By cicci august 20, 20 allen campbell animal welfare ban circus animals ban circuses circus cruelty to animals elephant honolulu tyke tyke was a female elephant born 1974 and died august 20, 1994 after being shoot by the police 86 times. The director was already working on a film about government surveillance. In honolulu in 1994, a circus elephant made a break for independence. This is the gripping and emotionally charged story of tyke, a circus elephant that went on a rampage in honolulu in 1994, killed her trainer in front of thousands of spectators and died in a hail of gunfire. Australian premiere of tyke elephant outlaw screens. Like the classic animal rebellion film king kong, tyke is the central protagonist in a tragic but redemptive drama that combines trauma, outrage, insight and compassion. Her break for freedom filmed from start to tragic end traumatised a city and.
Documentaries like tyke elephant outlaw are finding new life after they leave the cinemas and film festivals thanks to streaming platforms. Don t be shy, catch these films while you have the chance. New documentary tyke elephant outlaw, poised to be the. Mustsee film, tyke elephant outlaw, now available on netflix.
Tyke elephant outlaw is a gripping documentary film about a circus elephant who made history. Mustsee film, tyke elephant outlaw, now available on. Her break for freedom filmed from start to tragic end traumatised a city and ignited. She has produced and directed awardwinning films for australian and international broadcasters and her work has been theatrically released around the world.
About tyke elephant outlaw image courtesy of khon2, hawaii this is the gripping and emotionally charged story of tyke, a circus elephant who went on a rampage in honolulu in 1994, killed her trainer in front of thousands of spectators and died in a hail of gunfire. This is the gripping and emotionally charged story of tyke, a circus elephant that went on a rampage in honolulu in 1994, killed her trainer in front of thousands of spectators and died in. Tyke stomped her way free during a performance, killed her trainer in front of the watching audience, and ran away through the. Most recently she executiveproduced the twopart documentary horror movie.
Tyke elephant outlaw is a highly intense film thats not. Tyke elephant outlaw is the gripping and emotionally charged story of tyke, a circus elephant who went on a rampage in honolulu in 1994, killed her trainer in front of thousands of spectators and died in a hail of gunfire her break for freedom filmed from start to tragic end traumatized a city and ignited a global battle over the use of animals in the entertainment industry. Tyke elephant outlaw 2015 stream and watch online the life of tyke, a circus elephant who went on a rampage in 1994 in honolulu and died in a hail of gunfire. Tyke elephant outlaw is the gripping and emotionally charged story of tyke, a circus elephant that went on a rampage in honolulu in 1994, killed her trainer in front of thousands of spectators and died in a hail of gunfire. Following the hawaii accident of august 20, 1994, tyke became symbolic of circus tragedies and a symbol for animal rights. She coproduced feature documentary tyke elephant outlaw bbc, netflix and produced the web series i luv u but. Nov, 2015 the elephants always line up to hug this woman.
Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Apr 03, 2015 a riveting documentary, tyke elephant outlaw tells her story. Tyke, elephant outlaw is a featurelength documentary that explores the story of a circus elephant who killed her trainer in front of thousands of people in honolulu in 1994. Tyke elephant outlaw, the australian feature documentary film, is to be broadcast in the bbcs prestigious storyville slot later this year, following screenings at the sydney film festival, the sheffield documentary film festival in the uk and new zealands doc edge film festival. What to watch at the 2015 hawaii international film festival. Watch now anywhere in the world that has access to netflix or on the nine network in the first half of this year. Tyke elephant outlaw to have its hawaiian premiere at the hawaii international film festival duration. Tyke elephant outlaw 2015 78 minutes netflix in 1973, a very young tyke was wrested from her family in mozambique and brought to the united states, where she was subjected to training by the hawthorn corporation and rented out to circuses. Tyke elephant outlaw 2014 the screen guide screen australia. Thanks to a new documentary opening at the sarasota film festival this month.
According to tyrone taylor, tykes responsible trainer at the time interviewed in documentary film, tyke had been involved in three incidents prior to the. Tyke elephant outlaw tyke elephant outlaw trailer 2015 from tyke elephant outlaw on vimeo. A gripping documentary film about a circus elephant who made history. Humanitys true moral test, its fundamental testconsists of its attitude towards those who are at its mercy. Tyke elephant outlaw was produced with the financial assistance of screen australia, screen nsw and voiceless. Looking at what made tyke snap, the film goes back to meet the people who knew her and were affected by.
As the film makes clear, tyke had a troubled history before the. A gripping documentary film about a circus elephant that made history. Published on jun 8, 2015 in this clip from tyke elephant outlaw, watch people talk about the tragic day the tyke circus elephant went on a rampage during a performance in honolulu, hawaii in 1994. Ironically, poitras didnt know that and the films first act gives a feel for the impending scoop. After a halfhour of chasing tyke down, local police officers fired 86 shots at the 8,000 pounds 3,600 kg elephant. What happens next will traumatise a city and ignite a global battle over the use of performing animals. Tyke elephant outlaw trailer 2015 from tyke elephant outlaw on vimeo. Sheffield docfest 2015 tyke elephant outlaw reel world.
Tyke elephant outlaw exposes the despair, confusion and utterly miserable lives that elephants endure in the circus. If no channel is shown there may be no upcoming episodes of tyke. This the true story of a circus elephant, tyke, running rampant in honolulu in 1994. This is the gripping and emotionally charged story of tyke, a circus elephant that. After tyke finally succumbed to the bullets fired at her, a member of the honolulu zoo staff was brought to the scene to put tyke out of her misery with a. Sydney film festival film tells tragic story of tyke the. This documentary recounts a 1994 incident in honolulu in which a circus elephant attacked and killed its trainer, then ran loose on the city streets. Tyke 1974 august 20, 1994 was a female african bush elephant from mozambique who performed with circus international of honolulu, hawaii. Tyke elephant outlaw a film by susan lambert stefan moore now available on demand tyke elephant outlaw a film by susan lambert stefan moore now available on demand tyke elephant outlaw is a documentary film from directors susan lambert and stefan moore. Tyke elephant outlaw is a moving documentary that uses the titular elephant s existence as a microcosm for examining americas relationship.
The neverending confinement was too much for her to bear. Tyke 1974 august 20, 1994 was a female african bush elephant from mozambique who performed. New documentary tyke elephant outlaw, poised to be the blackfish for captive elephants. Jun 03, 2015 sydney film festival film tells tragic story of tyke the circus elephant. Golden gazelle award persian film festival australia. Tyke elephant outlaw 2015 1h 18min documentary 18 april 2015 usa this is the gripping and emotionally charged story of tyke, a circus elephant that went on a rampage in honolulu in 1994, killed her trainer in front of thousands of spectators and died in.
Tyke elephant outlaw, the tragic story of an elephant named tyke, has really hit home for many. Tyke then bolted from the arena and ran through the streets of the kaka. Disney plus will take you through the journey of shani and her family of african elephants as they make their migratory journey through the kalahari desert. Jul 20, 2015 tyke elephant outlaw does not address this but these are not its concern. To set recordings for the show when it airs click the schedule new recording link above. The worlds end is an entertaining game of spot the cameo, but its not on par with the rest of the three flavours series. Visit the film s website and facebook page then buy a ticket to see this film, and encourage friends and family to do the same. Published on nov 21, 2015 now hawaii audiences have a chance to see a movie that features a tragedy many here wont soon forget. Her break for freedom filmed from start to tragic end traumatised a city and ignited a global battle over the use of animals.
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