African Cats

Next Friday’s Eco Film will be African Cats, screened November 4th at 7 p.m.

2011. 89 Minutes, English. Director: Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey

An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, African Cats captures the real-life love, humour and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion.

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