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Lonesome George and the Battle for Galapagos
10.0 / 10• 2006• 59m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
A documentary about the last remaining member of the Pinta Island tortoise species, affectionately known as Lonesome George. The imminent death of George and consequent extinction of his race highlighted the impact of human activity on his home ecosystem - the natural paradise of the Galapagos Islands - and fuelled a movement by the local people to conserve their unique wildlife.
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Lonesome George and the Battle for Galapagos is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
