The Elephant in the Living Room takes viewers on a journey deep inside the controversial American subculture of raising the most dangerous animals in the world, as common household pets. Here members of the Youth Activism class explain the synopsis of this inspiring film.
The film titled “The Elephant in the Living Room” by Michael Webber addresses the idea of raising potentially vicious animals, such as large cats or venomous snakes, in a manner similar to dogs or other typical household pets. The film uses expert opinion, including one of the major characters, Tim Harrison, to describe the perilous situations specialty officers have to take in order contain runaway animals and indicate the dangers normal people are in. Another important idea from the film illustrates that, although the animals can kill and maim humans, they can be truly wonderful and friendly creatures. The lack of a law preventing wild animals being kept is essential information because it helps to show the controversy and different views on having wild animals in public places.The information found in film reinforce the value of proper education and laws on exotic pets, as being ignorant will endanger many.
“Beware the ends of the earth and the exotic: the drama is on your doorstep wherever the slums; are, wherever there is malnutrition, wherever there is exploitation and cruelty(John Grierson).”
Faithfully, Lace Jute Tulip
The film “The Elephant in the Living Room’ addresses the idea of owning wild, exotic animals, such as large wildcats and venomous snakes as simple household pets. The film uses examples to discuss incidents where animals have escaped, attacked and seriously injured people. Another important idea from the film illustrates the various opinions some people have on the topic, such as Tim Harrison, an Ohio police officer wh’se friend was killed by a boa constrictor and Terry Brumfield, a big hearted man who had to face various struggles with owning his two African lions. The details and examples from the film confirm the need for more education and stricter laws and restrictions concerning the possession of wild, potentially dangerous animals to ensure that there are no more accidents and deaths resulting from irresponsible ownership of these animals.
-Pagan Ien
-Pagan Ien
The film “The Elephant in the Living room” by Michael Webber addresses the idea of people owning exotic animals in their households. The film uses examples to explain the situation where Terry Brumfield keeps two full grown lions in his backyard, as well as 3 cubs. Another important idea from the film illustrates that the lions are in small horse trailer cages due to an escape from the male, Lambert. Terry then has to thinks about letting the lions go and taking them to a safe reservation away from the public. Unfortunately Lambert, dies due to electricity travelling through mud puddles in the the lions’ pen. Tim Harrison decides to call a facility to take the remaining 4 lions. Sadly, Sophie, one of the cubs, dies of an unknown illness while on the road trip to the program (from Florida to Colorado). Finally, the mother and the 2 surviving cubs are introduced to a new world where all lions would usually go. It is grassy and free compared to their previous home, a small inactive cage in a backyard.
-Loan Razz Glue
-Loan Razz Glue
The film titled “The Elephant in the Room” by Michael Webber introduces the topic of keeping exotic animals as pets and how it is wrong and dangerous. The film uses information to discuss a man named Terry who keeps a male and female lion, as well as their 3 cubs. Another important idea from the film indicates that when an exotic pet grows up or has kids it will put you in a difficult situation of deciding whether to keep your now dangerous pets or letting them go. Tim Harrison, a police officer in Ohio, is a powerful example that explains the danger of keeping wild animals and the way the animals are being sold. The information found in the film confirms the need for stopping wild animal ownership.
-Castle Alien Oil
-Castle Alien Oil
The film titled “The Elephant in the Living Room” addresses the idea of keeping dangerous and exotic animals as pets. The film relies on examples from different situations, such as a captive lions’ escape, to explain the dangers of keeping these animals. Another important idea from the film illustrates that exotic animals will act up when given the chance. The case of Lambert’s escape is a powerful example that proves that even though you might have raised these animals to be sweet and friendly, if they get out, they can seriously hurt someone. The examples found in the film clarifies the causes of keeping exotic animals.
-Carter Romos
-Carter Romos
The film “The Elephant in the Living room” by Michael Webber supports the idea of not having exotic animals as pets. The film uses information to explain why we should not have exotic pets at people’s houses as it is hard and dangerous to take care of them. Another important idea from the film indicates that if you have an exotic pet because it will put you in danger when it grows up. Terry Brumfield has 1 momma lion, 1 daddy lion, and 3 cubs. However, when it was raining and the lions were caged in, electric currents went through the water, shocked the daddy lion and killed him. His name was Lambert. The information confirms the consequences of having exotic animals as pets.
Love,
Mae Neon Otter
R.I.P Lambert :(
Love,
Mae Neon Otter
R.I.P Lambert :(
The film titled “ The Elephant in the Living Room” by Michael Webber examines the idea of people in the U.S keeping exotic animals as household pets. The film uses examples to explain the pros and cons of keeping some of the most dangerous animals in the world as common house pets. Another important idea from the film discusses the incident in which one of Terry Brumfield lions was found attacking cars on the highway. This shocking turn of events is a powerful example of how an animal you thought you knew could turn on you and put others lives at risk. The details emphasize the need for limits when it comes to what kind of pets you can keep.
- Abaci Nail Wild