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202029 minPGdocumentary

Mama

202029 minPGdocumentary

Zawadi cares for baby chimpanzees at the Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Sanctuary in Kahuzi-Biega National Park, a key site for conservation in a conflict zone.

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Pablo de la Chica

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Zawadi cares for baby chimpanzees at the Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Sanctuary in Kahuzi-Biega National Park, a key site for conservation in a conflict zone.

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Pablo de la Chicadirector

Pablo de la Chicawriter

Lorena Cardarsocast

Itsaso Vélezcast

Mama Zawadicast

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Mama Zawadi cares for baby chimpanzees at the Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Sanctuary in Kahuzi-Biega National Park. This sanctuary exists in a region marked by conflict and violence. It provides a safe haven for these animals, which face threats of extinction. The film documents the bond between Mama Zawadi and the chimpanzees, illustrating the sanctuary's efforts to rehabilitate and protect them. The duration of the documentary is 29 minutes, and it was released in 2020.

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