Documentaire sur les animaux dans les zoos, rodéos...

Documentaire, en anglais, de 26 minutes sur la façon dont les animaux sont
traités par les humains dans les zoos, cirques, rodeo etc

http://circusspotlight.org/Videos/AnimalLifeboat_HS.wmv

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http://tinyurl.com/cvo62

Original Press Release:
Detroit Zoological Institute debuts an eye opening film: From Animal
Showboat to Animal Lifeboat

June 24, 2004 Royal Oak, Mich.- From Animal Showboat to Animal Lifeboat, a
documentary about animal welfare, debuts at the Detroit Zoo June 27, 2004.
The 26-minute film narrated by actor James Earl Jones, takes an inside look
at the lives of animals in the entertainment industry. It also reveals how
zoological institutions, like the Detroit Zoological Institute are
re-shaping public attitudes and values toward the humane treatment of
animals.

"This film may generate some debate about how many animal organizations
collect and manage animals. We have a responsibility to constantly examine
the way we treat and care for animals. The more we learn about animals the
more our practices need to change," states Ron Kagan, Director of the
Detroit Zoological Institute and executive producer and co-writer of the
film.

The movie takes viewers on an emotional journey and a behind-the-scenes look
at training methods, and conditions that animals must endure for the sake of
entertainment. From frogs to elephants and whales, the film profiles lives
of animals in circuses, rodeos, private collections, roadside zoos, and even
accredited zoos and aquariums.

"The Detroit Zoological Institute has exhibited tremendous leadership in
making animal welfare a central focus of its mission," states Wayne Pacelle,
chief executive officer of The Humane Society of the United States. "The
facility has blended animal rescue and rehabilitation with its general
message of compassion and conservation. Every zoo and aquarium should
demonstrate the same level of commitment to the ethical treatment of
animals."

From Animal Showboat to Animal Lifeboat is the ninth in a series of films by
ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING Sue Marx Films with the multi-award-winning creative
team of Sue Marx, Char DeWolf, and Allyson Rockwell. This film is an
initiative of The Madeline Berman Academy for Humane Education. The previous
eight films are currently shown in the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery and
focus on zoos and their conservation efforts.

From Animal Showboat to Animal Lifeboat will premier on WTVS Detroit Public
Television on June 26 at 7 p.m. It will also be in rotation at the Wildlife
Interpretive Gallery along with the eight other films during normal zoo
hours for no additional fee. The film will also be available for view or
download online at www.detroitzoo.org and will be made available to Detroit
public schools and libraries.

The Detroit Zoological Institute, founded in 1928, is committed to
celebrating and saving wildlife. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic
exhibits, the Zoo is open year round with several indoor viewing areas. The
Detroit Zoo is located at the intersection of Ten Mile Road and Woodward
Avenue, just off I-696 in Royal Oak. Admission is $10.50 for adults 13 to
61; $8.50 for senior citizens 62 and older and for students ages 2 to 12;
and children under two are free. The Detroit Zoological Institute is always
looking for volunteers; if interested, please call Sue Kingsepp at (248)
541-5717. For more information call (248) 398-0900 or visit our web site at
www.detroitzoo.org .

MEDIA: Beta's, VHS and DVDs are available upon request.