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By Polly Conway
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Docu follows a pride of African lions; some violence.
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What's the Story?
Lions Rule is a documentary about lions living in the grasslands of Africa. It follows African lions around, capturing footage of their day-to-day lives, including rest, hunting, and mating. The documentary also clarifies that lions aren't actually the "king of the jungle," but in fact king of open land. The narrator offers play-by-plays of fights, both real and play (lions need to practice to stay on top!), as well as lots of facts.
Is It Any Good?
The lion cubs are adorable, and it It's interesting to hear about how a pride operates, but the real star here, as in many documentaries, is the footage itself. Infrared cameras capture night-time wildebeast ambushes and practice fights among cubs, and while it's a little slow-moving between fights, fans who like watching wild creatures and seeing different parts of the world will appreciate this slice of lion life.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about wild animals. What can "regular people" do to help keep endangered animals safe? Are there any animals that are close to your heart? Why do you like them?
What is a pride of lions? How are they similar to human communities? How are they different?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : August 26, 2020
- Studio : Doclights
- Genre : Documentary
- Run time : 50 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 23, 2021
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