Born to Be Wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day-to-day behavioural interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. The film unfurls in two separate geographic spheres. Half of it takes place in the rain forests of Borneo, where celebrated primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas assists baby orangutans; the other half takes place on the arid savannahs of Kenya, where zoologist Dame Daphne Sheldrick works with baby elephant calves.
Cinematography
IMAX cameras make 40 minutes feel like pure visual poetry.
Acting
Morgan Freeman's voice could narrate tax forms and I'd weep.
Practical Effects
Real orphaned animals, zero CGI manipulation.
Director
David Lickley
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Daphne Sheldrick developed the first successful milk formula for orphaned elephants after 28 years of failed attempts.
The film's release helped fund actual conservation efforts; both featured sanctuaries still operate today due partly to its visibility.
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