10 Documentaries Exploring the Natural World
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The Last LionsMovie · 2011 · 88m · DocumentaryIn Botswana's Okavango Delta, an outcast lioness and her two cubs must struggle for survival against numerous dangers. Their only hope is to reach Duba Island, offering them an uncertain future. The story unfolds in one of the few remaining wild habitats for lions. With shrinking territory and growing hunting pressure, lions – including this mother and her cubs – are facing extinction.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.2 - 2
VirungaMovie · 2014 · 100m · Documentary, WarVirunga, Africa's oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is caught in a conflict zone. Insurgencies vying for control of the land seek to profit from its resources. Within this struggle, Virunga is also home to the world's last remaining population of critically endangered mountain gorillas. A small group of dedicated park rangers and journalists are working to protect the park's borders and expose those who threaten it. Featuring compelling footage and highlighting the gentle nature of the gorillas, Virunga is a powerful story about a continuing political and environmental crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9 - 3
Inside the Milky WayMovie · 2010 · 91mJoin a breathtaking voyage spanning 100,000 light-years to explore pivotal moments in the Milky Way's past. National Geographic uses advanced science to create a detailed, 3-D CGI model of our galaxy. Journey to the center to investigate supermassive black holes, witness the birth and death of stars, and soar above the galactic plane to reveal its true form. Explore the spiral arms, searching for potential signs of life within its cosmic dust.IMDb 8.1TMDB 6.9 - 4
Chasing CoralMovie · 2017 · 93m · DocumentaryCoral reefs, vital nurseries for ocean life and essential to our planet, are now facing a silent crisis. Rising ocean temperatures caused by carbon emissions are triggering widespread coral bleaching – a mass die-off of coral. The public remains largely unaware of the true extent and consequences of this underwater catastrophe.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.7 - 5
Hubble's Amazing UniverseMovie · 2008 · 50mThe world's most celebrated telescope, responsible for groundbreaking discoveries about the universe, is in jeopardy. The Hubble Space Telescope has revealed the birth of stars and planets, the power of supernovas, and the existence of supermassive black holes, fundamentally altering our understanding of reality. Now, it's falling back to Earth, prompting a perilous mission by astronauts to repair it. Hubble's Amazing Universe offers a look at the universe's distant wonders as captured by Hubble, and follows one astronaut risking everything to save it.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.0 - 6
Ashes and SnowMovie · 2005 · 62m · Documentary, DramaGregory Colbert's *Ashes and Snow* blends still and moving images to depict unusual connections between people and animals. This 60-minute film is a poetic story, not a documentary, seeking to bridge the gap between humans and other creatures, blurring the lines that separate them.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.2 - 7
The Ivory GameMovie · 2016 · 112m · DocumentaryThis gripping documentary follows wildlife activists and investigators as they risk everything to combat the illegal trade in African ivory.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.6 - 8
Animals Are Beautiful PeopleMovie · 1974 · 92m"Animals Are Beautiful People" (also known as "Beautiful People") is a 1974 South African nature documentary created by Jamie Uys. The film showcases wildlife in Southern Africa, incorporating comedic elements. Filmed in the Namib, Kalahari, and Okavango deserts and along the Okavango River and Delta, it won the 1974 Golden Globe for Best Documentary. A critical and commercial success, the independently produced film is notable for Uys's later African comedy, "The Gods Must Be Crazy" (1980).IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.4 - 9
Planet OceanMovie · 2012 · 94m · DocumentaryA team of international underwater filmmakers journeys to uncover the ocean's most profound secrets, revealing the remarkable connection between people and the sea.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 10
Before the FloodMovie · 2016 · 93m · DocumentaryThis film examines the impact of climate change on the world's environment and explores potential solutions for protecting endangered species, ecosystems, and indigenous communities globally.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.7
