It all started back in 1969 when Tippi Hedren and her husband, Noel Marshall, were filming in Africa. They stumbled upon an abandoned house that was home to a group of lions. The breathtaking scenery inspired them to create a film that would raise awareness about the conservation of these majestic creatures.
Noel Marshall penned a script titled 'Lions, Lions and More Lions,' which later became known as 'Roar.' The film revolved around a family's wild adventures in a research park filled with lions, tigers, and other exotic cats. But here's the twist - they decided to live with a 400-pound mature lion named Neil to truly understand these magnificent animals.
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