Please help us breathe life into this film. Visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1611104732/the-story-of-dao-raise-awareness-for-elephants-thr About the film from producer/director Allison Argo: Twelve years ago I met an elephant named Pang Dao while filming in Bangkok. She was living in an abandoned lot under a highway. Each night she would beg for food on the streets with her mahouts. Pang Dao still had open wounds from decades of logging; she had a distant look in her eyes, as if long ago she had retreated to some place deep inside. Her past was blurry and her future tenuous... "The Story of Dao" is a theatrical film based on the life of Pang Dao and hundreds of elephants like her. Captured from the wild as an infant, Dao is taken from her family. She is broken and pressed into human service, forced to leave behind all that she loves. The film spans Dao's lifetime -- over fifty years -- from pristine jungle, through ancient temples, logging camps and a black market underworld. As her journey unfolds, the world around her shifts: the forests shrink, illegal logging and drug trafficking flourish, elephants beg on city streets and tradition erodes...until at last, a kinder attitude towards elephants begins to emerge. In the final chapter of her life, Dao finds safety in a forest sanctuary. Like the beloved tale of Black Beauty, The Story of Dao will open hearts and minds to the plight of some of earth's most intelligent, sensitive and endangered creatures. While African elephants are listed as "Threatened, "Asian elephants are listed as "Endangered."Behind the dwindling numbers are hundreds of stories, and behind every statistic there is an individual...a breathing, sentient being who has witnessed the dizzying change. This is the story of one such elephant and her unforgettable journey. Please join us in the infancy of this project. We have completed a three-week scout in SE Asia, where we researched locations, story details, permits, etc. Award-winning cameraman, Joe Pontecorvo, also shot footage for a promo, which we are currently editing. Deepest thanks to our supporters who helped make our scout possible. We've just begun the process of raising funds for the film itself, and we would welcome any and all support. To learn how you can help, click here: http://www.argofilms.com/film/story-dao Join our journey by subscribing to our channel! Our Emmy Award winning films seek to lend a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. Like what we do? Let us know! Follow us on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EmmyWinningArgoFilms Twitter: http://twitter.com/thestoryofdao Our Website and Blog: http://www.argofilms.com/

This work in progress follows the extraordinary life of an elephant. Inspired by a true story! THE FILM Twelve years ago I met an elephant named Pang Dao while filming in Bangkok. She was living in an abandoned lot under a highway. Each night she would beg for food on the streets with her mahouts. Pang Dao still had open wounds from decades of logging; she had a distant look in her eyes, as if long ago she had retreated to some place deep inside. Her past was blurry and her future tenuous... "The Story of Dao" is a theatrical film based on the life of Pang Dao and hundreds of elephants like her. Captured from the wild as an infant, Dao is taken from her family. She is broken and pressed into human service, forced to leave behind all that she loves. The film spans Dao's lifetime -- over fifty years -- from pristine jungle, through ancient temples, logging camps and a black market underworld. As her journey unfolds, the world around her shifts: the forests shrink, illegal logging and drug trafficking flourish, elephants beg on city streets and tradition erodes...until at last, a kinder attitude towards elephants begins to emerge. In the final chapter of her life, Dao finds safety in a forest sanctuary. Like the beloved tale of Black Beauty, The Story of Dao will open hearts and minds to the plight of some of earth's most intelligent, sensitive and endangered creatures. While African elephants are listed as "Threatened, "Asian elephants are listed as "Endangered."Behind the dwindling numbers are hundreds of stories, and behind every statistic there is an individual...a breathing, sentient being who has witnessed the dizzying change. This is the story of one such elephant and her unforgettable journey. From director Allison Argo My films have won six Emmys and been broadcast throughout the world. Through 20+ years of making documentaries, I have witnessed the power of film to transform. I met Pang Dao, the inspiration for this story, while making my 1997 film The Urban Elephant w/ Nat Geo & PBS. The film went on to win two national Emmys (one for directing and one for producing)—but more importantly, it helped to shift the way we perceive elephants and improve the care they receive in captivity. With your help, we can raise awareness about elephants in Asia. Please HELP! Please join us in the infancy of this project. We have completed a three-week scout in SE Asia, and have begun the process of raising funds for the film. We welcome any and all support! To learn how you can help, click here: argofilms.com/film/story-dao Please feel free to contact us: http://www.argofilms.com/contact Thanks so much for you interest and support. Join our journey by subscribing to our channel! Like what we do? Let us know! Follow us on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StoryofDao and http://www.facebook.com/EmmyWinningArgoFilms Twitter: http://twitter.com/thestoryofdao

These selected clips are from THE STORY OF DAO, an ArgoFilms work-in-progress. The Story of Dao is a dramatic feature film that carries the audience through 50 years in the life of an elephant named Dao. To learn more about our upcoming film visit:  http://storyofdao.com/ Join the journey on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StoryofDao Like what we do? Let us know! Follow us on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EmmyWinningArgoFilms  Twitter: http://twitter.com/thestoryofdao  Our webpage and blog: http://www.argofilms.com/ Join our journey! Subscribe to our channel to follow the Story of Dao from ArgoFilms!