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DOCUMENTARY FILMS about George and Joy Adamson If you have information where to locate a copy of any of these films, please,

'Video Clips' of George Adamson & his Lions..... Video Clips - George and His Lions

ELSA'S LEGACY - The Born Free Story (USA title -PBS)
Elsa: The Lioness that Changed the World (UK title - BBC)
Elsa the Lioness truly did leave a legacy and this lovely and touching documentary shares with us the story of the Adamsons' life with Elsa. Their diaries, home movies and detailed records reveal an intimate look into their pioneering work and unique relationship with lions and leaves us with a new appreciation for the world of animals we never knew until Elsa and Born Free opened our eyes!
Year: 2011 Time: 60 minutes
DVD and BLURAY available - Details Here

ELSA & HER CUBS - 25 minutes
Benchmark Films, Inc.
145 Scarborough Road
Briarcliff Manor, N. Y. 10510
Distributed by Benchmark Films
Copyright MCMLXXI by Elsa Wild Animal Appeal and Benchmark Films, Inc.
You may can check out this film from a library in your state.

JOY ADAMSON

About the Adamsons
Producer-Benchmark Films, Inc.

JOY ADAMSON'S AFRICA - (1977) - 86 minutes

The JOY ADAMSON STORY (1980)
Program featuring interviews with Joy Adamson about her life and work in Austria and in Africa, and her famous "Pet" lioness Elsa.
Director: Dick THOMSETT
Production Company: BBC

MOST ENDANGERED SPECIES.... George Adamson
Very good documentary about George Adamson and his lion friends Naja and Koretta and her cubs. The narration is nicely done by John Huston, the photography is very good and the music suits the subject of the film. Overall a good film of much interest.
Harry Minetree/PBS Assistant Editor with additional editing documentary about the rehabilitation of lions in Africa by legendary conservationist George Adamson.
Presented by Matuta Mingi
Shown on PBS on February 3, 1982.

THE LIONS OF KORA - This film is probably the same film as Most Endangered Species since it is produced by Harry Minetree and narrated by John Huston. Lions of Kora was dated 1985(?) and the transmission was by BBF Television.

THE FATHER OF THE LIONS
A disappointing documentary. The subject matter is interesting, the photography is very good, but the music does not fit the film and is an irritating distraction. The narration is done by a dull, monotone voice. Although it is likely the filmmakers were sincere and meant well, the film seems to lack a real understanding of George and his work.

LORD OF THE LIONS.... Adamson of Africa
EXCELLENT documentary film about George Adamson. - 52 minutes
This television program titled 'Lord of the Lions' was filmed only months before the poachers murdered the beloved conservationist George Adamson.
In this fascinating film George Adamson discusses his past, motivation and life among the lions during an interview with Sandy Gall in the summer of 1989 in the Kora National Reserve in Kenya, East Africa. Also included in this film is some remarkable film footage of Elsa the Lioness.
Lord of the Lions is a professionally done film with good photography, good narration, music suited to the subject matter and overall a VERY well done film of great interest.
[Details AND Cover PHOTO - p.1](BooksVideosDVDs.html#LORD OF THE LIONS)
Yorkshire Television Ltd.
A Castle Communications PLC Release - PAL Format
Film Producers: Sandy Gall and Dirk Fray
_This Yorkshire Television Ltd. film is on VHS video, PAL format(Europe)._note: As of 2008 this excellent documentary is available on DVD as part of a set titled 'Lions Deluxe Set'. [Details](BooksVideosDVDs.html#LORD OF THE LIONS)

THE LIONS ARE FREE - OUTSTANDING film brimming with affection and understanding for Lions and for George Adamson. This fascinating film tells about what happened to the Lions that were in the movie Born Free. This is an amazing and touching film not to be missed. Bill Travers(Starred of the movie Born Free) travels to a then remote area in East African to visit George Adamson and several of the Lions he befriended. [More Details and/or - To Order](BooksVideosDVDs.html#THE LIONS ARE FREE)
Actor/conservationist Bill Travers had complete understanding and appreciation of George's accomplishments and this insight has made this an exceptional film.

BORN TO BE FREE - After George Adamson was murdered Gareth Patterson rescued the three lion cubs for which George was caring. This is their story of the subsequent rehabilitation, the tragedies and the triumphs. Details
The Born to Be Free documentary was shown on 30 plus channels worldwide including:
Sky TV - NBC - BBC - ITN - Discovery - 60 Minutes (Australia) - SABC.

PIPPA - 60 minute film produced by London International - They used the films of Pippa the cheetah made by Joy Adamson. Shown on UK TV in 1971 on Boxing day.

This movie is ALSO listed in this documentary section because is mostly a documentary and is extremely touching and entertaining.
CHRISTIAN THE LION: Movie/documentary about bringing Christian the Lion to live free with George in Kenya. Read MORE about Christian and George....ChristianTheLion

This may not be a complete list.

MULTI PAGE MAGAZINE ARTICLES about George and Joy Adamson

Reader's Digest - JE, 1960

Saturday Evening Post - March 12, 1960
The Lady and the Lion - Lovely article about Elsa the Lion "Born Free", Lots of Photos.

The Illustrated London News - 19th November 1960
Volume 237 - Number 6329

Reader's Digest: November, 1961 - has condensed version of LIVING FREE

The Sunday Tribune - Entertainment Week - June 12, 1966
Virginia McKenna and little Lion cubs are featured on the front cover and the lead line is "Elsa roars again in Born Free".

McCall's - JA, 1967 - What Animals can tell us about ourselves

Science Digest - JE, 1971 - Freeing the Big Cats

Good Housekeeping - February, 1972 - Lady who Listens to Lions

TV Diary (Newspaper Magazine-Winnipeg Free Press) - June 15, 1974
Joy Adamson and Cheetah on Cover

People weekly - October 4, 1976

Saturday Evening Post - Jl 1977 - Elsa the Lioness

Newsweek - Ja 14, 1980 - Don't Blame Lions

Newsweek - Ja 14, 1980 Lady & Lion

Time - Ja 14, 1980 - Woman who Loved Lions

People - JA 21, 1980 - Born Free author Joy Adamson meets an ironic end

The Australian Woman's Weekly - June 11, 1980

Women's Own - September 20, 1980
George Adamson article

People weekly - November 22, 1982

Smithsonian - July, 1983

People weekly - September11, 1989 - Murder of Innocence In Africa: It cost his life, but George Adamson of Born Free never gave in to Kenya's poachers.

This is NOT a complete list. SOME of these articles may be available at your local library