The African Lion
Directed by James Algar
Written by James Algar, Winston Hibler,Ted Sears and Jack Moffet
1955/USA
Walt Disney Productions
First viewing/Amazon Instant
[box] “Did you think the lion was sleeping because he didn’t roar?” ― Friedrich Schiller, Die Verschwörung des Fiesco zu Genua[/box]
This is an entertaining documentary showing what animal life thrived on the African savannah circa 1955. It’s not just lions.
We see the big cats at rest, with their cubs, and on the hunt. We are also introduced to their neighbors and their prey.
I’ve always wanted to go on a photo safari. This is the Disney version. It’s cute but not too cute and the filmmakers captured some extraordinary images. One that stuck with me was about 20 lions just lounging together in the open. I wonder if the parks are still teeming with so much life. Makes me sad to think about the struggles the animals have with poachers, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1vHqj9oywI
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