A chubby public school lad puts a group of lions through a series of difficult maneuvers with all the skill, daring and courage of a Clyde Beatty. Also, views of the Gardens of the Nations in Rockefeller Center and of Mexico City.
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Is this for you? If you enjoy watching old-school newsreel vibes or just have a weird soft spot for archival footage, you’ll probably find this entertaining. If you’re looking for a plot, look elsewhere. You will likely hate this if you get bored by static shots of gardens or, you know, lions just kind of sitting there...
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Charles E. Ford
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"Is this for you? If you enjoy watching old-school newsreel vibes or just have a weird soft spot for archival footage, you’ll probably find this entertaining. If you’re looking for a plot, look elsewhere. You will likely hate this if you get bored by static shots of gardens or, you know, lions just kind of sitting there looking confused. There is this one moment where a chubby school kid is out there in the ring with a pride of lions. It’s honestly bizarre. He acts like he’s running the show, an..."
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