Elephant (film) A Disneynature feature. African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo set out on an epic journey with their herd, traveling hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert to the Zambezi River. Led by their grand matriarch, Gaia, the family faces brutal heat, dwindling resources, and persistent predators as they follow in the footsteps of their ancestors on a quest to reach paradise. Directed by Mark Linfield. Digitally released Apr. 3, 2020, on Disney+. Narrated by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. 89 min.