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Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale

Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale

20227.01h 20m

Overview

In this wildlife drama, a worsening dry season in the Kalahari Desert leaves prides, packs and herds to rely on the power of family to survive.

Directed by Renée Godfrey
Produced by Renée Godfrey
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Top Cast

Regé-Jean Page

Regé-Jean Page

Narrator

Themes & Keywords

africawildlifekalaharikalahari desertanimal lifeanimal behaviourbehavioral biology

About Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale

Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale is a documentary film released in 2022 exploring themes of africa, wildlife, kalahari, kalahari desert, animal life, animal behaviour. Directed by Renée Godfrey, it stars Regé-Jean Page. In this wildlife drama, a worsening dry season in the Kalahari Desert leaves prides, packs and herds to rely on the power of family to survive.

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