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THE LAST LIONS

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Wednesday, February 09, 2011, Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Field Trip to Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art,

San Diego

5:00PM OR 7:30PM (You Pick!)

In Association with Botswana Tourism

THE LAST LIONS

Fifty years ago there were close to half-a-million lions in Africa. Today there are around 20,000. To make matters worse, lions, unlike elephants, which are far more numerous, have virtually no protection under government mandate or through international accords. This is the jumping-off point for a well-researched and beautifully made cri de coeur from husband and wife team Dereck and Beverly Joubert, award-winning filmmakers from Botswana who have been Explorers-in-Residence at National Geographic for more than four years.

Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, THE LAST LIONS, a National Geographic Entertainment Release, opens commercially in San Diego on March 11th at Landmark’s La Jolla Village and Hillcrest Cinemas.

Rated PG for some violent images involving animal life.

Running Time: 88 Minutes

PLEASE NOTE: This event takes place on a Wednesday.

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11-Mar-11: M.Roe - Rating: 4

What a powerful film. As much as I tried to tell myself they are animals and this is how animals survive (survival of the fittest), I just couldn't help but feel pain and sadness for all that the lions( particularly the cubs) were going through. Amazing camera work and editing and very good narration. What a great experience to also get to chat and listen to the two amazing creators of this film.....and then seeing them on the Today Show a few days later....felt validated for my praise and recommendations to others about the film. Wish I could give 1/2 points as I would give this a 4.5

10-Feb-11: jh - Rating: 5

THE KING'S SPEECH should consider itself lucky THE LAST LIONS wasn't nominated for Best Picture.

10-Feb-11: siouxmac - Rating: 4

Can I say I loved it and hated it? The cinematography was incredible, but the subject matter was haunting and heartbreaking. Nature is cruel! No surprise there. I was completely drawn in and anxious throughout, which means the film was compelling and effective, but which also makes me feel I could not see it again. Some of these profoundly upsetting scenes are now burned into my brain and I will not forget them, much like scenes from The Cove. The discussion afterwards with the filmakers was one of the best and I'm glad I stayed for that. What an interesting life they have led.

10-Feb-11: ebee - Rating: 5

Loved this movie and meeting the Joubert's was fabulous! Having "Scar" (Jeremy Irons) tell the story was simply brilliant. I still can't believe how they got all that footage and told the story. Hearing it took 2 years gave it some perspective. Really astounding stuff... and I thank National Geographic for putting their weight behind the conservation effort. How funny is Dereck Joubert? All in all ... a terrific evening! Thanks, Andy

9-Feb-11: Margaret - Rating: 5

This film is a wonder. I was totally caught up in the drama of a small family of lions. Incredible photography, brilliant narration... Sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking, always intense. The Q&A with the filmmakers was a special bonus.

Yes, Andy, I, too, am now dying to visit Botswana. Any film festivals going on there?

8-Feb-11: Sheri - Rating: 1

Mea Culpa. The comment was meant for The Yankles.