Embark on an epic journey of family, courage, and coming home in this feature-length documentary. Join Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape filled with vibrant wildlife.
Directed by Mark Deeble and Victoria Stone, this 2019 feature-length documentary follows a majestic matriarch leading her elephant herd across a demanding African landscape teeming with other wildlife. Framed as an epic story of family, courage, and the pull of home, the film observes the herd's struggles and bonds against the rhythms of a changing environment. Suitable for family audiences, it pairs sweeping natural imagery with an intimate, character-like portrait of its animal subjects. The tone is warm and awe-inspiring. With a MagicMovieScore of 7.2, it appeals to viewers who love nature documentaries celebrating wildlife, resilience, and the ties that hold a herd together.
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Release Date
October 18, 2019
Runtime
1h 37m
Rating
PG
Genres
Documentary, Family
Director