Love & Bananas

Name: Love & Bananas
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Documentary
Released: April 20, 2018
Duration: 77 min
Rating: 73
Cast: Ashley Bell, Lek Chailert, Noi Na

2018

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Abramorama | Release Date: April 20, 2018 | Not Rated

Starring: Ashley Bell, Lek Chailert, Noi Na

Summary: Love and Bananas tackles the issue of what can be done to prevent the extinction of Asian elephants, which are at risk of becoming trophies and product imports for man’s desire and greed.

Director: Ashley Bell

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 77 min

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G. Allen Johnson

May 24, 2018

Lek gives Love & Bananas humanity, but Bell’s personality and enthusiasm is contagious, inviting us into the film. We root right along with her. Read full review

Chris Packham

Apr 25, 2018

Noi Na’s subsequent acclimation to her new home in the refuge is hopeful, but Chailert’s bravery, sacrifice, and manifest love are the only redemption the film holds out for humans. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

Apr 26, 2018

This film is, in many respects, a plain picture, but also a cleareyed, direct, fat-free one that has something to say and says it affectingly. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Apr 26, 2018

The film strongly argues against the use of elephants for such things as giving rides to tourists and performing in circuses. What gives those arguments their moral force is the animals themselves, demonstrating intelligence, sociability and emotion. Read full review

Kimber Myers

May 3, 2018

Love & Bananas works on two levels, spreading awareness about the plight of Asian elephants and the damage that tourist activities like elephant treks wreak, as well as documenting Noi Na's 500-mile journey and dramatic rescue. Read full review

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Melpharr

May 30, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've supported Save Elephant Foundation for years. This documentary featuring Lek, the founder, shows first hand an elephant rescue in Thailand. The work is important to Thailand and the world and this movie is an excellent way to reach the plight of the elephant worldwide.… Expand

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