Virunga
VirungaRating: 7.9 |
Year:2014 |
Country:US, GB |
Description:
Virunga, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, stands as Africa's oldest national park and a UNESCO world heritage site. It also serves as the last remaining home for critically endangered mountain gorillas. Amidst this natural paradise, the park finds itself at the center of political turmoil and corruption, where insurgencies vie for control over the land's vast resources. At the forefront of protecting Virunga are a dedicated team of park rangers and journalists who risk their lives to secure its borders and expose the greed that threatens the survival of the gorillas and their unique habitat. This gripping documentary showcases stunning footage and offers an intimate portrayal of the complex personalities residing both within the park's boundaries and among those tirelessly working to preserve it, ultimately creating a poignant call-to-action for global awareness and intervention in this ongoing crisis.
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