Virunga

Virunga, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, stands as Africa's oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a focal point in a volatile struggle where insurgent factions seek to topple the government, drawn by immense profits linked to the land. Amid this power struggle, Virunga remains the last natural sanctuary for the critically endangered mountain gorilla. The effort to protect it rests with a small cadre of devoted park rangers and journalists who work to secure the park's borders and expose the corruption of its enemies. Packed with striking footage and anchored by the gorillas' unexpectedly deep and gentle presence, Virunga delivers a galvanizing call to action surrounding the Congo's ongoing political and environmental crisis.