{"id":230199,"date":"2021-04-19T10:10:25","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T07:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/watch-cher-the-loneliest-elephant-review-a-poignant-earth-day-doc\/"},"modified":"2021-04-19T10:10:25","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T07:10:25","slug":"watch-cher-the-loneliest-elephant-review-a-poignant-earth-day-doc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/watch-cher-the-loneliest-elephant-review-a-poignant-earth-day-doc\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch &#8216;Cher &#038; the Loneliest Elephant&#8217; Review: A Poignant Earth Day Doc"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a409ae076e42\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a409ae076e42\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/watch-cher-the-loneliest-elephant-review-a-poignant-earth-day-doc\/#%E2%80%9CWatch_Online_%E2%80%98Cher_the_Loneliest_Elephant_Review_A_Poignant_Earth_Day_Doc%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Watch Online &#8216;Cher &#038; the Loneliest Elephant&#8217; Review: A Poignant Earth Day Doc&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/watch-cher-the-loneliest-elephant-review-a-poignant-earth-day-doc\/#%E2%80%9C%E2%80%98Cher_the_Loneliest_Elephant_Review_A_Poignant_Earth_Day_Doc%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;&#8216;Cher &#038; the Loneliest Elephant&#8217; Review: A Poignant Earth Day Doc&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/watch-cher-the-loneliest-elephant-review-a-poignant-earth-day-doc\/#optional_screen_reader\" >optional screen reader<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/watch-cher-the-loneliest-elephant-review-a-poignant-earth-day-doc\/#Read_More_About\" >Read More About:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWatch_Online_%E2%80%98Cher_the_Loneliest_Elephant_Review_A_Poignant_Earth_Day_Doc%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Watch Online &#8216;Cher &#038; the Loneliest Elephant&#8217; Review: A Poignant Earth Day Doc&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C%E2%80%98Cher_the_Loneliest_Elephant_Review_A_Poignant_Earth_Day_Doc%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;&#8216;Cher &#038; the Loneliest Elephant&#8217; Review: A Poignant Earth Day Doc&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n                        It\u2019s fitting that \u201cCher &amp; the Loneliest Elephant\u201d opens and closes with the titular pop star\u2019s dance anthem \u201cSong for the Lonely,\u201d as this uplifting Earth Day documentary stands as a cinematic love song dedicated to despondent animal co-star Kaavan, a 36-year-old elephant who inspired a global animal rights movement.<\/p>\n<p>Director Jonathan Finnigan\u2019s polished package chronicles the years-long Herculean undertaking of lawfully liberating and moving a malnourished, depressed four-ton elephant from Pakistan to a serene sanctuary in Cambodia \u2014 all in the midst of a pandemic. Debuting on Paramount Plus on April 22 before migrating to the Smithsonian Channel on May 19, it\u2019s a resounding testament to the power of compassion and community.<\/p>\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>reciate the scale and scope of Kaavan\u2019s monumental journey from a sad, captive prisoner held in deplorable conditions to a content, calm creature roaming a 30-acre preserve, we must first understand his plight. As a calf, he was given as a gift to the president of Pakistan\u2019s daughter in 1985, but was soon remanded to the care of the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad. He was the zoo\u2019s star attraction, drawing large crowds, yet he was only given shelter in a small, squalid habitat. He was shackled in chains that couldn\u2019t reach the perimeter of his enclosure, let alone his frequently dried-up watering hole. Things changed in 2012 when his lone companion, a female Asian elephant, died due to neglect. Clearly, a similar fate awaited him if nothing were to change.<\/p>\n<p>Kaavan\u2019s behavior worsened after her death. He would spend days and nights rocking himself out of boredom and mental anguish, weaving his head around, transferring his weight from side to side. While the zoo and its naive clientele nicknamed him \u201cthe dancing elephant,\u201d one person knew better: Dr. Samar Khan, a veterinarian visiting the zoo on a lark in 2015. She brought a groundswell of attention to his case, mobilizing an army on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> and starting an online petition to help the forlorn fella. This grabbed the attention of an animal activist on Twitter, who then helped gain Cher\u2019s support of the #FreeKaavan movement. Still, a long road lay ahead of them, which involved getting laws changed, setting up a charitable foundation, and arranging for transport.<\/p>\n<p>Finnigan doesn\u2019t overwhelm his audience with a deluge of facts from narrator Nick Daley, though there\u2019s a lot of information to share in a rather truncated runtime. The bull elephant\u2019s dark past is handled sensitively without being exploitative. Heartbreaking images of him in captivity are eye-opening, but not gory, so families can watch together without worry. The photo of a grief-stricken Kaavan reaching out his trunk to touch the head of his deceased elephant friend (the image that initially convinced Cher to become part of this crusade) is particularly gut-wrenching, as are shots of Kaavan hiding in his enclosure, or attempting to self-soothe. The filmmaker paints a clear portrait of his trauma and refocuses on the daunting obstacles that lead to the elephant\u2019s bright future.<\/p>\n<p>The documentarian doesn\u2019t have to work hard to find the drama. It\u2019s authentically captured when the activists and experts are forced to overcome numerous logistical challenges in facilitating Kaavan\u2019s transfer. We feel the trainers\u2019 and veterinarians\u2019 stress and anxiety through each step in the process, tackling problems like acquiring the right size plane to hold an adult elephant, constructing the shipping container in the correct dimensions, and condensing his crate-training schedule into a shortened amount of time. Unforeseen circumstances dealing with Kaavan\u2019s health, as well as the humans on the rescue team, also arise. It\u2019s fascinating to watch them push through these travails, demonstrating a heartrending, steadfast commitment to the mission.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the film\u2019s technical construction, Finnigan takes a fairly traditional approach while also managing to find sly moments that marry form and function. Despite the use of talking-head style interviews and narration, he balances the expected with poignancy unearthed in the unspoken subtext. Playing Cher\u2019s charity single inspired by Kaavan\u2019s struggles, \u201cWaltz,\u201d under footage of the animal in distress makes the tear-ducts swell.<\/p>\n<p>Amid all the problem-solving hijinks, a beautiful bond forms between veterinarian Dr. Amir Khalil and his large charge. There\u2019s also levity infused, as seen when Kaavan positively reacts to his vet singing Frank Sinatra\u2019s \u201cMy Way,\u201d and Cher learning that elephant poop is a hot topic of conversation among other elephants. Not only does Kaavan\u2019s tale provide hope for conservationists, preservationists and animal rights advocates, it also does so for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> audiences seeking a mood boost, as they witness pure selflessness in action, inspiring the best in humankind.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-tags \/\/ a-children-icon-bullet lrv-u-font-family-primary u-letter-spacing-012 lrv-u-line-height-large lrv-u-color-brand-primary\">\n<h2 id=\"optional-screen-reader\" class=\"lrv-a-screen-reader-only\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"optional_screen_reader\"><\/span>\n        optional screen reader  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<nav class=\"o-nav  o-nav lrv-u-border-b-1 u-border-color-brand-secondary-40 lrv-u-border-t-1 lrv-u-text-align-center lrv-u-padding-b-025 u-padding-t-050@desktop u-padding-t-050@tablet u-padding-t-050@mobile-max lrv-u-margin-t-2 lrv-u-margin-b-2\" data-dropdown=\"\">\n<h4 id=\"\" class=\"o-nav__title lrv-u-color-black lrv-u-font-family-secondary o-nav__title a-content-ignore u-line-height-140 u-letter-spacing-0002\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_More_About\"><\/span>Read More About:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" class=\"optanon-category-C0004\">\n  !function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    if (f.fbq) return;\n    n = f.fbq = function() {\n      n.callMethod ?\n          n.callMethod.apply(n, arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n    };\n    if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n    n.push = n;\n    n.loaded = !0;\n    n.version = '2.0';\n    n.queue = [];\n    t = b.createElement(e);\n    t.async = !0;\n    t.src = v;\n    s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n    s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n  }(window, document, 'script',\n      'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '586935388485447');\n  fbq('init', '315552255725686');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMLG0nwswvr63Aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more Like this articles, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/watch-movies-tv-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Movies &#038; TV Series <\/a><\/span>category<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2021\/film\/reviews\/cher-and-the-loneliest-elephant-review-1234954458\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Watch Online &#8216;Cher &#038; the Loneliest Elephant&#8217; Review: A Poignant Earth Day Doc&#8221; &#8220;&#8216;Cher &#038; the Loneliest Elephant&#8217; Review: A Poignant Earth Day Doc&#8221; It\u2019s fitting that \u201cCher &amp; the Loneliest Elephant\u201d opens and closes with the titular pop star\u2019s dance anthem \u201cSong for the Lonely,\u201d as this uplifting Earth Day documentary stands as a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":230200,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cher-and-the-Loneliest-Elephant.jpg?w=1000","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-230199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-watch-movies-tv-seriess"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=230199"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230199\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/230200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=230199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=230199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=230199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}