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A Gorilla Story: Told By David Attenborough review
The naturalist revisits the family of apes he had a goosebump-inducingly famous encounter with 50 years ago. You’ll find yourself overcome with awe
TL;DR
- "A Gorilla Story" is a new documentary building on the famous 1970s "Life on Earth" sequence featuring David Attenborough and gorillas.
- Conservation efforts since the 1970s have significantly increased Rwanda's gorilla population, recovering from near extinction.
- The specific gorilla family, the Pablo Group, experiences internal conflicts, including dominance struggles and violence, particularly involving a new challenger named Ubwuzu.
- The documentary features David Attenborough reflecting on his past encounter, adding an elegiac and personal dimension to the film.
- The film's fast pace is noted, with a wish for more time to explore the gorillas' complex social dynamics and Attenborough's reflections.