For a short, heartfelt, Oscar-winning project, add "The Elephant Whisperers" to your Netflix queue. Helmed by filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves, this emotional 40-minute project follows Bomman and Bellie, an indigenous south Indian couple who take it upon themselves to care for an orphaned elephant named Raghu. A familial bond develops between the couple and the creature, showing how humans can coexist with animals and respect the environment. If you've been searching for Oscar winners on Netflix, it's also worth noting that "The Elephant Whisperers" won the best documentary short film award at the 95th Academy Awards.
Watch "The Elephant Whisperers" on Netflix.