Beasts of Burden (2018)

Embedded deeply into a culture-within-a-culture, filmmaker Daniel Mason and his compassionate film crew gained access into a phenomena unknown to most of the world. The result is a film about life, culture, sustainability economy, travel, the environment and the very survival of an endangered species; a special that is being exploited by nations seeking financial gain. BEASTS OF BURDEN explores the complicated and dangerous business of "Elephant Tourism" in these nations. The film also takes a hard look at the working conditions of the Mahouts, the men and women who care for these massive animals 24/7 for little to no pay, and who sometimes have to place them selves between tired and overworked elephants and the tourists who pay for entertainment. BEASTS OF BURDEN is a film about exploitation and lives at risk.