![]() The main focus of the film is the lead up to Tyke the elephant’s flight and destructive rampage through the city. Moore and Lambert stated at the Sheffield Doc/Fest screening that they did not set out to do an animal rights film as such, but they were both fascinated by the story of Tyke and saw it as an opportunity to discuss the backlash and tensions surrounding the use of live animals in circus performances. The two directors are known for their sometimes controversial approach to subjects and so their pairing on Tyke Elephant Outlaw made sense. TYKE THE ELEPHANT DOCUMENTARY TVBoth film-makers were already very accomplished – Moore has four Emmys for his documentary work and Lambert has a distinguished, award-winning career in TV and documentary both in the UK and Australia. Tyke Elephant Outlaw came to life as the two film-makers were looking for an interesting project about an environmental subject but were looking for a project outside of funding from environmental action groups. It is the shocking story of a circus elephant who, during a 1994 circus performance in Hawaii, snapped and killed her trainer, escaped and was subsequently shot and killed as she ran through the streets of Honolulu. Tyke Elephant Outlaw is the 2014 documentary film directed and produced by Stefan Moore and Susan Lambert. The team is comprised of three highly experienced, multi-award-winning documentary makers: producer-directors Susan Lambert and Stefan Moore and co-producer Megan McMurchy.With the much-anticipated screening this week, on the BBC’s prestigious Storyville, of Tyke Elephant Outlaw (renamed for the broadcast: Circus Elephant Rampage), SM gives us her views on this remarkable film. Ultimately, this moving documentary raises fundamental questions about our deep and mysterious connection to other species. 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. Looking at what made Tyke snap, the film goes back to meet the people who knew her and were affected by her death – former trainers and handlers, circus industry insiders, witnesses to her rampage, and animal rights activists for whom Tyke became a global rallying cry. 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. 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. Does for circuses what Blackfish did for Sea World.” – Empire Magazine Tyke Elephant Outlaw “Tyke Elephant Outlaw is a traumatic and tough look at a tragic event. “Heart breaking film…and it’s the start of some larger, and important, conversations about the way we tolerate animal cruelty for our own amusement.” – Paste Magazine “A moving documentary… tragic and memorable.” – The Washington City Paper “A highly intense film… cautionary and moving.” – The Hollywood Reporter We hope Tyke inspires new audiences with her story! #portlandfilm Tyke first screened at PDXFF in 2015 where our film was awarded ‘Best Documentary’. Tyke Elephant Outlaw is returning to the Portland Film Festival! ![]()
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