

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Ramba Effect – Free Documentary Screening (Lopez Island) 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: The Friday Harbor Film Festival invites you to a free screening of "The Ramba Effect", the 2025 FHFF Audience Choice Winner for Best “Tales from the Heart” Feature Film, presented as part of the 2026 Best of the Fest documentary series.

Friday, March 27 | 7 PM
Lopez Center for Community and the Arts 

"The Ramba Effect" follows the powerful journey of Ramba, an Asian elephant who spent roughly five decades in captivity—much of it as the last circus elephant in Chile—before being transported 2,550 miles to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil in 2019. Her physically demanding relocation became a moving symbol of resilience, compassion, and the growing global effort to rethink captivity and animal welfare.

Filmmaker Claire Sandberg documents not only Ramba’s transition to sanctuary, but also the dedicated caregivers, veterinarians, and volunteers who worked tirelessly to give her a second chance. The film offers an intimate look at the emotional and logistical challenges of moving an aging, traumatized elephant across countries—and the profound impact of sanctuary.

Following the screening, director Claire Sandberg will join the San Juan Island audience for a live, in-person Q&amp;A. The conversation will also be shared via Google Meet with attendees at the Lopez Island screening so both communities can participate.

This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP or tickets are required.  Sponsored by Heaven on Earth Animal Retirement Sanctuary.

Learn more and explore the film guide here:https://fhff-2026bestoffest.eventive.org/films/69496a7bb449b0167d56e7d5

Join us for an unforgettable evening of documentary storytelling and community conversation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lopez-island/the-ramba-effect-free-documentary-screening-lopez-island/200029762339553
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://fhff-2026bestoffest.eventive.org/films/69496a7bb449b0167d56e7d5?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=lopez+island-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lopez Island
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 204 Village Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261-5526, United States
- **lat**: 48.52564
- **long**: -122.91098
- **full address**: 204 Village Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261-5526, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Friday Harbor FILM Festival (https://allevents.in/org/friday-harbor-film-festival/14590619)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 204 Village Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261-5526, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Friday Harbor FILM Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, festivals, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Ramba Effect – Free Documentary Screening (Lopez Island)  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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