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2023120 minGdocumentary

Harambe

2023120 minGdocumentary

A critically endangered western lowland silverback gorilla was shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2016 after a child fell into his enclosure.

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A critically endangered western lowland silverback gorilla was shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2016 after a child fell into his enclosure.

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Erik E. Crowndirector

Richard Castrowriter

Sierra Williamswriter

Peter Egan

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Harambe, a western lowland silverback gorilla, was shot at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2016 after a child fell into his enclosure. The incident sparked widespread media coverage and public debate about animal captivity. This documentary examines Harambe's life and the events leading to his death. It also addresses the broader conversation about the ethics of keeping animals in zoos. Harambe's story became a viral sensation, igniting discussions that continue to resonate today.

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