The Ivory Game
With stops in Kenya, Zambia, China, Uganda, Tanzania, and Vietnam, THE IVORY GAME covers the near-extinction of the African elephant in the name of commerce and art. It's an all-encompassing journey, with informative, relevant material delivered throughout. Intercut with shots of the magnificent animal and the touching relationships within its species are the men and women who are trying to stop the slaughter. Richard Ladkani and Kief Davidson, the two directors, interview and follow the dedicated men and women who risk all to make a difference. Culprits are exposed and pursued; Shetani, the most notorious killer of elephants, is vigorously tracked. Undercover agents with hidden cameras are placed in scary situations. Cameras stay very close to law enforcement personnel on raids in which the true-life villains are the targets. The filmmakers are present when farmers, angry at the elephants' destruction of land and crops, face off against the animals' would-be protectors. And somehow, with many disparate events and personalities in focus, the filmmakers have managed to blend the elements, giving the movie a satisfying beginning, middle, and end.
Starring
Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge
Director
Kief Davidson, Richard Ladkani