Should you watch African Cats?
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African Cats
Documentary · 2011
African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion.
The sides of African Cats
- A lion cub named Mara and her mother
- A cheetah raising five cubs alone
- Rival lions fighting over a pride in Kenya
African Cats is good for you if…
- you love the savanna filmed up close.
- you want a wildlife film to watch with children.
- you like a story about mothers protecting their cubs.
African Cats is bad for you if…
- you want wildlife filmed without a story written over it.
- you can't watch a hunt end with a kill.
About: motherhood · survival · growing up
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