Born to Be Wild

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  • Opened April 8, 2011 
  • 40 min
  • G

  • Narrated by Academy-Award® winner Morgan Freeman, Born to be Wild is an inspiring 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, Born to be Wild is a heartwarming adventure transporting moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas, and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick, as they and their teams rescue, rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Morgan Freeman, Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas, Daphne Sheldrick
  • Director: David Lickley
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Documentary, Family, IMAX

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New Orleans Times-Picayune
| Mike Scott

If you're a mom or dad bringing your own little primates to the movie, that's a good thing. Read full review

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
| Joe Williams

A good nature film - and a great technical achievement. Read full review

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San Francisco Chronicle
| Peter Hartlaub

The visuals are excellent, featuring a refreshingly small dose of forced cuteness, and plenty of the animals' natural movements. Read full review

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| Lou Lumenick

For maximum enjoyment, see this on the enormous classic IMAX screen. Read full review

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