National Geographic: Lion Warriors (2010)

National Geographic: Lion Warriors (2010) poster

On the Great Plains below Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya, lions are attacking Maasai cattle, as they have for hundreds of years. And the proud Maasai warriors have hunted them ruthlessly in return so that now only about 2,000 remain in the country. If their numbers drop any lower, their populations will not be sustainable. Now the Maasai elders and chiefs are recognizing that the threat to their lions is also a threat to their way of life, and have forbidden the warriors from hunting them. Wildlife filmmaker Kire Godal, with the support of executive producers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, captures firsthand the struggle of these modern-day warriors who are reinventing their traditions to help save the lions they once prided themselves on killing.

Director: Kire Godal
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Erik Godal
Cinematography: Richard Jones
Editing: Kire Godal
Production: Original Godal Productions, National Geographic Channels International
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

lion, maasai

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Geographic: Lion Warriors about?
On the Great Plains below Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya, lions are attacking Maasai cattle, as they have for hundreds of years. And the proud Maasai warriors have hunted them ruthlessly in return so that now only about 2,000 remain in the country. If their numbers drop any lower, their populations will not be sustainable. Now the Maasai elders and chiefs are recognizing that the threat to their lions is also a threat to their way of life, and have forbidden the warriors from hunting them. Wildlife filmmaker Kire Godal, with the support of executive producers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, captures firsthand the struggle of these modern-day warriors who are reinventing their traditions to help save the lions they once prided themselves on killing.
Who directed National Geographic: Lion Warriors?
National Geographic: Lion Warriors was directed by Kire Godal.
Who stars in National Geographic: Lion Warriors?
National Geographic: Lion Warriors stars Richard Stanners.
How long is National Geographic: Lion Warriors?
National Geographic: Lion Warriors has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is National Geographic: Lion Warriors?
National Geographic: Lion Warriors is a Documentary film.