Rise of the Warrior Apes

7.9/1020171h 29mReleased

Documentary

Filmed over 23 years, Rise of the Warrior Apes tells the epic story of an extraordinary troop of chimpanzees in Ngogo, Uganda – featuring four mighty warriors who rule through moral ambiguity, questionable politics, strategic alliances and destroyed trust.

Released: Mar 5, 2017

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David Watts

Narrator (voice)

John Mitani

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