George Adamson murdered-Bill Travers reaction

Title

George Adamson murdered-Bill Travers reaction

Genre

Interview

TX Date

21 Aug 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:34

Description

James Bays interviews actor Bill Travers about the murder of conservationist George Adamson, who has been shot dead at his ranch in Kenya. His wife, Joy Adamson who wrote the books Born Free and Living Free was herself murdered by poachers 9 years ago. Travers who played the role of Adamson in the film of Born Free, says he’s appalled both husband and wife are now dead.

Contributors

James Bays; Bill Travers

Keywords

Actors; Homicide; Kenya; Films; Africa; Wildlife conservation; Lions; Born Free; George Adamson; Joy Adamson; Environmentalists

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