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2019109 minGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Silent Forests

2019109 minGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Set in Africa's Congo Basin, the film follows individuals working to prevent the extinction of the forest elephant.

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Set in Africa's Congo Basin, the film follows individuals working to prevent the extinction of the forest elephant.

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Mariah Wilsondirector

Mariah Wilsonwriter

Sidonie Assemecast

Clement Inkamba-Nkulucast

Arthur Sniegoncast

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This documentary takes audiences into the heart of Africa's Congo Basin to meet the men and women trying to save the forest elephant from extinction.

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