Do Elephants think like humans? Do they talk like humans? Do they laugh and cry and feel like humans? In this emotionally charged and magnificently beautiful documentary acclaimed Canadian novelist Barbara Gowdy tries to find the answers to these questions.
Languages: English
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Return to the Dunes
Return to the Dunes tells the remarkable tale of the project to restore the elephants to their former home in St. Lucia. Where do they go? What do they do? And ultimately, will they survive and re-establish the old migration routes… or …is the past gone forever?
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Elephant in the City
A one-hour documentary that takes the viewer into the back streets of Bangkok and follows the lives of a young elephant handler named Pong and his loyal companion Mobai, a 25 year old elephant.
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Insect Eaters
From Peru to Indonesia, from Venezuela to South Africa, Insects are considered a delicacy. So why are some people disgusted by the consumption of critters that others consider perfectly normal? The film Insect Eaters takes and insightful look at some of our cultural and gastronomic prejudices.
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Adele’s Wish
The remarkable story of an 84 year old Los Angeles woman’s struggle to recover five rare paintings that were stolen from her family by the Nazi’s in 1938. The artworks were painted by world renowned Austrian artist, Gustav Klimt. For nearly a decade, Maria Altmann and her lawyer, Randol Schoenberg, battle Austria for the return of these incredibly valuable paintings. Although it began as a legal dispute, the struggle quickly turned into a political, cultural and ethical confrontation. In the process, Austria was forced to re-examine not only its role in Nazi art thefts, but also its anti-Semitic past.
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Ireland
The Irish are said to have a twinkle in their collective eye. It may be their sense of humor, a bit of blarney, the appreciation of a good pint or even the anticipation of sharing their country with someone new. One thing is for sure; the Irish make Ireland what it is. In this episode, Valerie has a chance to see Northern Ireland and learn that the Troubles are over, but the message remains. Travel with her as she is awed by such natural beauty as the Giant’s Causeway, the Antrim Coast Road and Yeats Country. The legacy of a nation of authors, independents and sentimentalists bring the trips to Galway and the Aran Island, Inis Mór, to life. Experience, through Valerie’s eyes, the warmth and splendor of Ireland.
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Panama
Join Valerie Pringle as she discovers the hidden treasures of Panama. In this episode, Valerie finds herself immersed in the diversity of a country known mostly for the Big Ditch. Of course, the Panama Canal is something that has to be seen, and Valerie manages to get an up-close look at this engineering marvel. But Panama is also known for its natural beauty and Valerie experiences a canopy tour of the jungle from an unusual vantage point: a zip line. One of the highlights of this trip is a visit to the Achatupu Kuna village on the San Blas Islands. Among the warm and gracious people of the village, Valerie explores her inner Kuna woman.