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