Virunga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa’s oldest national park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and a contested ground among insurgencies seeking to topple the government that see untold profits in the land. Among this ongoing power struggle, Virunga also happens to be the last natural habitat for the critically endangered mountain gorilla. The only thing standing in the way of the forces closing in around the gorillas: a handful of passionate park rangers and journalists fighting to secure the park’s borders and expose the corruption of its enemies. Filled with shocking footage, and anchored by the surprisingly deep and gentle characters of the gorillas themselves, Virunga is a galvanizing call to action around an ongoing political and environmental crisis in the Congo.
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Virunga National Park, Africa's oldest and a UNESCO site in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, faces relentless threats from insurgencies and those coveting its resources. This struggle puts the critically endangered mountain gorillas at immense risk. Standing as their protectors are passionate park rangers and journalists, who bravely fight to safeguard the park's borders and expose the rampant corruption fueling its destruction. Virunga delivers shocking footage, highlighting the gorillas' surprising depth. This documentary is a galvanizing call for action, shedding light on the ongoing political and environmental crisis gripping the Congo.
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Movie Score
79%
Released
November 7, 2014
Director
Orlando von Einsiedel
Cast
André Bauma, Emmanuel de Merode, Mélanie Gouby, Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo, Vianney Kazarama
Genre
Documentary, War