We Bought A Zoo (We Bought A Zoo)
Directed by: Cameron CroweCast list: Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Elle Fanning, Thomas Haden Church, Patrick Fugit, Angus Macfadyen
Country: USA
Year: 2011
Genres: Drama /
Runtime: 124 min.
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The film bases on the autobiographical book by Benjamin Mee. Benjamin Mee has lost his wife. In a bid to start his life over, he purchases a large house that has a zoo. This is welcome news for his daughter, but his son is not happy about it. The zoo is need of renovation and Benjamin sets about the work with the head keeper, Kelly, and the rest of the zoo staff. But, the zoo soon runs into financial trouble. The staff must get the zoo back to its former glory, pass a zoo inspection, and get it back open to the public.
Educational Grades: ##COMA####COMA####COMA##Upper Primary school##COMA##Secondary school, 12 to 14##COMA##Secondary school, 14 to 16##COMA####COMA####COMA####COMA####COMA##
Subjects: English language / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Natural Science / French /
Topics: education in human values / adolescence, youth / animal world and pets / biographies, autobiographies / world of work, employment relationships / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / film adaptation of literary or graphic work /
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