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ArgoFilms profiled both Shirley and Tarra in their one-hour documentary about elephants living under human care. The film was National Geographic and PBS's Nature Series and was well received by enthusiastic audiences.

Allison Argo, the film's director, has won numerous awards for her past films, including two National Emmy's. She was "thrilled about being given the opportunity to document

Allison 
	Arge, producer for National Geographic

Allison Argo, Producer
for National Geographic
Terry 
	Hopkins

Terry Hopkins, Cinematographer
Filming the
Documentary

Argo Films - National Geographic Shoot
Argo Film Crew

Allison Argo, Producer; Terry Hopkins, Cinematographer; Anthony Savini, Assistant Camera; Lenny Schmitz, Sound Recordist; Hilary Sparrow, Production Coordinator (not pictured); Malvina Martin, Associate Producer (not pictured)
The Gang

Argo Film Crew, Carol Buckley, Scott Blais, Higgins the Dog, and Tarra.


In a separate venture, Emilio Nessi Films is filming a documentary about the Sanctuary for RAI - the Italian International equivalent to PBS.

Nessi Film, Italy

Reunited after 22 years apart, Jenny and Shirley renew deep ties of friendship while the film crew documents this rare event.

nessi Film, Italy

Emilio Nessi, Fotogiornalista; Ilaria Nizzs, Producer
Nessi Film, Italy
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