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Shot on 8mm film in 1937, this vintage home movie captures two lions behind a chain-link fence at a zoo in El Monte, California. One lion walks atop a structure within its enclosure while the other lies on the ground. The footage is grainy and monochrome, with a distinct vintage aesthetic and visible film grain, offering a rare glimpse into mid-20th century wildlife exhibits. The camera remains stationary, observing the animals through the fence, evoking a sense of historical nostalgia and archival curiosity.
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