Born to Be Wild
Alternate Title(s): Born to be Wild 3D: An IMAX Experience; Formerly Animal Orphans 3D
BORN TO BE WILD 3D is an inspired story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them -- saving endangered species one life at a time. Stunningly captured in IMAX 3D, BORN TO BE WILD 3D is a heartwarming adventure transporting moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas, and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne Sheldrick, as they and their team rescue, rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild. Narrated by Academy-Award® winner Morgan Freeman, BORN TO BE WILD 3D is directed by David Lickley and written and produced by Drew Fellman. This Warner Bros. film is produced and distributed by IMAX Corporation and will open April 8, 2011 exclusively in IMAX theatres.
Film Info
- Type: Documentary
- Release date: April 8, 2011
- Run time: 40 minutes
- Format: 15/70, Digital
- 3D: Yes
- Genre: Animals/Nature
- Director(s): David Lickley
- Producer(s): Drew Fellman, Diane Roberts
- Distributor: IMAX Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Video Clips
Clips & Trailers:
Born to be Wild - Borneo (Webisode) [Flash]
Born to Be Wild - Elephant Bed Time [Flash]
Born to be Wild - Elephant Nursery [Flash]
Born to be Wild - Elephant Sunscreen [Flash]
Born to Be Wild - Featurette [Flash]
Born to be Wild - Kenya (Webisode) [Flash]
Born to be Wild - Orangutan Nursery [Flash]
Born to be Wild - Orangutan Release [Flash]
Born to be Wild - Orangutan Washing [Flash]
Born to Be Wild - Wild Filmmaking (Webisode) [Flash]
Born to Be Wild Trailer [Flash]
Credits
Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Filmed Entertainment Present "Born to Be Wild" Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Director of Photography: David Douglas. Music by Mark Mothersbaugh. Sound Design: Peter Thillaye. Edited by Beth Spiegel. Featuring Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas, Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick. Associate Producer: Jill Ferguson. Supervising Line Producer: Diane Roberts. Produced by Drew Fellman. Narration Written by Drew Fellman. Directed by David Lickley.
Reviews
BMZ Reviews:
Born to Be Wild 3D By Ann Coates
Orphan Rescue in Africa and Indonesia By Ross Anthony
Outside Reviews:
"Born to Be Wild 3D (2011)" By Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
"Sweet documentary depicts animal rescue missions" By Nell Minow, Chicago Sun-Times
"Born to Be Wild" By Glenn Heath Jr., Slant Magazine
"Movie Review: Born to Be Wild 3D" By Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
"BORN TO BE WILD - Century City Review" By Miv Evans, Century City News
Related Articles
IMAX® En Español presents BORN TO BE WILD At The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center By Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (May 3, 2012)
Teacher's Guide
[PDF] Born to Be Wild
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