An Apology to Elephants

An Apology to Elephants (2013) is a documentary exploring the long history of abuse and brutal treatment of elephants in captivity, tracing their suffering in zoos and circuses. Narrated by Lily Tomlin, the film showcases elephant training and the psychological trauma and physical damage caused by living conditions in some zoos and circuses, featuring interviews with environmental activists and biologists including Ed Stewart and Pat Derby, who dedicated the documentary to her memory after her passing on February 15, 2013.