Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla

Family, Animation · 2015

Ivan the Gorilla was brought from Africa to a Tacoma, Washington mall to attract shoppers. Eventually, after public outcry, Ivan was moved to a Zoo in Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact. This is the true story and includes photographs and facts.

Starring

Kris Tercek, Xe Sands, Ed Mironiuk, Melissa Reilly, Paul R. Gagne, Katherine Applegate

Director

Ed Mironiuk

Producer

Melissa Reilly