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The Gorilla King

A fascinating profile of a 33-year-old silverback named Titus, the leader of a gorilla clan in the mountainous region between Rwanda and Congo who faces a challenge for supremacy from his second-in-command, Kuryama. Archival footage and the observations of researchers fill in his backstory, including how, as a young adult, he engaged in secret liaisons with females behind the back of pack leader Beetsme, then led a rare bloodless coup against Beetsme.

English
  • Originally Aired April 20, 2008
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Production Code 2511
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Sue Western Writer
F. Murray Abraham Guest Star
David Allen Director