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Meet Bani, the baby elephant movie star making her SLC debut

Erin Alberty

A baby elephant rubs a man's face with her trunk. — Bani nuzzles a caregiver. Photo courtesy of Wildlife SOS

A short film about a baby elephant is premiering this week in Salt Lake.

Why it matters: The film is a fundraiser for Wildlife SOS, a conservation group working to protect India's elephants.

What's inside: "Tours for Tusks" chronicles the recovery of Bani, a 9-month-old Asian elephant found gashed up and paralyzed after she was hit by a train that collided with her herd last year.

The event also features a talk and Q&A with Wildlife SOS co-founder Kartick Satyanarayan.
Guests get popcorn and a drink. Monthly donors also get a beanie to match one that was custom-made for Bani.

When & where: The movie starts at 6pm Thursday at Brewvies.

Tickets: $25

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Meet Bani, the baby elephant movie star making her SLC debut

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