The expedition of Ben Burbridge into the Kivu Mountain region of central Africa to capture live gorillas for zoos in America. Several small gorillas are captured, and one large gorilla is slain.
James Shelley Hamilton, Alfred Hayes
United States
If you're the kind of person who gets upset by old nature documentaries or has a soft spot for primates, skip this. Seriously. It’s not a fun afternoon watch. But if you’re into the history of how we used to treat the wild—or if you just want to see something that feels like a fever dream from a forgotten archive—then ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Ben Burbridge
C.L. Chester
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"If you're the kind of person who gets upset by old nature documentaries or has a soft spot for primates, skip this. Seriously. It’s not a fun afternoon watch. But if you’re into the history of how we used to treat the wild—or if you just want to see something that feels like a fever dream from a forgotten archive—then maybe you’ll stick around. The whole thing follows Ben Burbridge and his crew as they trek through Africa to trap gorillas. There isn't much of a plot, just a lot of men with gear..."
1920 · IMDb —
C.L. Chester
