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2023PG-13documentary

8.0/ 10(49 ratings)• TMDB

Animals Relationships

Chimp Empire

2023PG-13documentary

8.0/ 10(49 ratings)• TMDB

Explore the intricate social politics of Uganda's chimpanzee society.

“Survival is in our nature.”

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Explore the intricate social politics of Uganda's chimpanzee society.

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James Reed

James Reeddirector

James Reed

James Reedwriter

Matt Houghtonwriter

Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Alicast

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A vast community of chimpanzees thrives in a forest in Uganda, navigating complex social politics, family dynamics and dangerous territory disputes.

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