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Lion: The Rise and Fall of the Marsh Pride
8.6 / 10• 2022• 1h 30m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
Documented in television documentaries for over 40 years by the BBC and other broadcasters around the world, the Marsh Pride is the most filmed pride of lions on Earth. In this film, the Marsh Pride battle for survival in Kenya's famous Maasai Mara Reserve, which has become a magnet for tourists, many of them keen to see the pride for themselves. A tale of shifting loyalties, bloody takeovers and sheer resilience, the lions’ story is told by those who filmed them, tried to protect them and lived alongside them, as well as some who ultimately wanted them dead.
Cast & Crew
Simon King
Presenter
Lead
Jonathan Scott
Presenter
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Pamela Gordon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Lion: The Rise and Fall of the Marsh Pride is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
