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Mar 28, 2018biblioQ rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This documentary captures the difficult everyday events that influence the life of a female lion. A film that is very evocative, telling a story from the mother lion's perspective, her struggle to defend her territory, her instincts to…
Oct 09, 2017aepearson21 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was stunning. How far a mother lion goes to protect her cubs and fight for their survival. A very good film to watch!!
Jun 09, 2017ShasCho rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Stunning. Majestic. Astonishing. Definitely *not* for children. The last time I was so impacted by a movie was the 1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's nest. I am filled with respect for Dereck and Beverly Joubert. To create such a movie…
May 09, 20163reading4stem2011 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
It took Me having this DVD two different times to see it all,but it was interesting viewing about Lions, although the narrator anthropomorphizes the Lions. I wonder if that was the only way He(Jeremy Irons) could relate to what He was…
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Jan 07, 2016real_thing rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
been goin on before Cecil
Nov 02, 2015Curiouskind rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I remember watching this program on PBS years earlier. I was riveted by their lives then, and I'm still captured by it now (and I do appreciate that the SFPL is making these episodes available for general public viewing). It makes one…
Apr 22, 2015VRMurphy rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Typically great National Geographic photography and research. Jeremy Irons is a terrific narrator. For me, though, it loses points because of the anthropomorphism. I can be interested in and learn about the animals' life cycle, habitat,…
Jan 26, 2015d2013 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very moving and beautifully filmed. Such magnificent creatures!
Jan 13, 20150cho rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wow! This is an amazing documentary but it will leave you in tears. Very well done.
Jun 26, 2014wiredonjava rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Breathtaking, incredulous footage. These majestic creatures are to be revered for their brave survival instincts and tender care of their offspring. Sad to hear about their declining numbers whereas, ironically, here in the city, we have a…
Jan 29, 2013nuhsmom rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
i was watching this first on youtube, and could not complete the documentary. i am so glad it is available through the library. this is by far a gorgeous film. and will give you a new respect for the lioness.
Dec 03, 2012downsman rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Well made and exquisitely filmed, and effectively narrated by Jeremy Irons. It would have got 5 stars from me it it didn't anthropomorphise the lions so much. (And, while not detracting from its quality, it contains one stark aspect of…
Aug 27, 2012mistical rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
i have to admit, the narratively imposed drama was hard to resist.
May 28, 2012McIndoo rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Can't beat an education on lions as narrated by a thoughtful and grave Jeremy Irons! Great film with breathtaking scenes!