The Last Mahout (2008)
The Last Mahout is a unique portal into the plight of the Asian Elephants; the film explores the tragic collisions of man and beast and speaks plainly about the steps necessary to save this remarkable animal. Elephants are vulnerable to all manner of threats and need large areas of forest in the wild. Habitat loss and fragmentation threatens them throughout their range. As habitat becomes fragmented elephants come into increasing, often fatal conflict with humans and agriculture.
Primary Title
- The Last Mahout
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 30 October 2012
Release Year
- 2008
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- The Last Mahout is a unique portal into the plight of the Asian Elephants; the film explores the tragic collisions of man and beast and speaks plainly about the steps necessary to save this remarkable animal. Elephants are vulnerable to all manner of threats and need large areas of forest in the wild. Habitat loss and fragmentation threatens them throughout their range. As habitat becomes fragmented elephants come into increasing, often fatal conflict with humans and agriculture.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Asiatic elephant
- Documentary films--Thailand
- Asiatic elephant--Thailand
Genres
- Animals
- Documentary
Contributors
- David Adams (Director)
- Andrew Saw (Writer)
- David Adams (Writer)
- Laithongrien Meepan (Interviewee)
- David Adams (Producer)
- David Adams Films (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Asiatic elephant
- Documentary films--Thailand
- Asiatic elephant--Thailand