Trophy

Endangered African species like elephants, rhinos, and lions march closer to extinction each year. Their devastating decline is fueled by a global desire to consume and collect these majestic animals. Trophy investigates the powerhouse businesses of big game hunting, breeding, and wildlife conservation. Through the eyes of impassioned individuals who drive these industries, filmmakers Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau grapple with the complex consequences of imposing economic value on animals. What are the ethical implications of treating animals as commodities? Do breeding, farming, and hunting offer some of the few remaining options to conserve these species before it's too late?

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photo of Shaul Schwarz
photo of Christina Clusiau

Credits

Directors:

Shaul Schwarz, Christina Clusiau

Executive Producer:

Sharon Chang, Lilly Hartley, Jeffrey Tarrant, Maxyne Franklin, Kate Townsend, Victoria Steventon, Lars Knudsen, Tom Hardy, Dean Baker, Dan Cogan, Thomas Benski, Lucas Ochoa

Producer:

Lauren Haber, Julia Nottingham

Cinematographer:

Shaul Schwarz, Christina Clusiau

Editor:

Halil Efrat, Jay A. Sterrenberg

Additional Credits:

Co-Executive Producer: Jenny Raskin,, Co-Executive Producer: Steve Cohen , Co-Executive Producer: Paula Froehle, Co-Executive Producer: Cristina Ljungberg, Co-Executive Producer: Blaine Vess

Contact

Distributor:

The Orchard
dgoldberg@theorchard.com

Public Film Contact:

Dan Goldberg
The Orchard
dgoldberg@theorchard.com
646 256 3030

Publicity Contact:

Dan Goldberg
dgoldberg@theorchard.com
646 256 3030

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108 mins