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The Elephant Queen

2019

Embark on an epic journey of family, courage, and coming home in this feature-length documentary. Join Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape filled with vibrant wildlife.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Death of a character2/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Educational value4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Animal death is part of the survival reality of a drought-focused nature documentary, but it is not presented as graphic human death or the film’s central subject.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The intensity of the drought and the vulnerability of the baby elephant may cause concern for younger children.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Standard nature documentary depictions of animal survival; no excessive or graphic conflict.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The herd’s difficult migration and Athena’s leadership make perseverance and principled courage prominent themes.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages curiosity about biology and nature.

Educational value4/5
Why this rating?

It offers substantial learning about elephants, herd behavior, African ecosystems, drought, and animal interdependence.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

High emphasis on familial care and cooperation within the herd.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes include family responsibility, cooperation, resilience, courage, care for young animals, and adapting to environmental hardship.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The matriarch displays strong, protective leadership qualities.

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