Rise of the Warrior Apes
2017 · 1h 29m · Documentary · Uganda, United Kingdom · Rated U (GB)
Filmed over 23 years, Rise of the Warrior Apes tells the epic story of an extraordinary troop of chimpanzees in Ngogo, Uganda – featuring four mighty warriors who rule through moral ambiguity, questionable politics, strategic alliances and destroyed trust.
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