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The Real Black Panther

  • 2020
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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The Real Black Panther (2020)
Nature DocumentaryDocumentaryShort

This isn't Wakanda. Deep in south India is a jungle kingdom that has inspired legends. Kabini, in the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, is home to a rogue confederation of animal tribes all vying for... Read allThis isn't Wakanda. Deep in south India is a jungle kingdom that has inspired legends. Kabini, in the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, is home to a rogue confederation of animal tribes all vying for territory, power and resources. Now a new king, Saya, is on the rise. He is the only blac... Read allThis isn't Wakanda. Deep in south India is a jungle kingdom that has inspired legends. Kabini, in the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, is home to a rogue confederation of animal tribes all vying for territory, power and resources. Now a new king, Saya, is on the rise. He is the only black panther in this jungle. Lineage doesn't favor him, but he's got cunning and grit - and h... Read all

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    • John Cullum
  • Writers
    • Simon Boyce
    • Andrew Mitchell
    • Salvatore Vecchio
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    • Salvatore Vecchio
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    • Director
      • John Cullum
    • Writers
      • Simon Boyce
      • Andrew Mitchell
      • Salvatore Vecchio
    • Star
      • Salvatore Vecchio
    • 8User reviews
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    Salvatore Vecchio
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    • (as Salvatore F. Vecchio)
    • Director
      • John Cullum
    • Writers
      • Simon Boyce
      • Andrew Mitchell
      • Salvatore Vecchio
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    1alexnlilly78

    Could have been a lot better

    As another reviewer stated, I also did not like the first-person narrative. I kept waiting for some kind of educational information about black panthers in general.. statistics, facts, anything. It provided none of that. It was just a short story about one particular panther. I suppose it would be good for kids. It's just not the same quality as PBS Nature.
    10ishqinair

    Awesome Narration.

    Must watch with kids!

    The narration is beautiful. The direction is awesome. Feels like I am watching it from close by.
    7cgtam

    Enjoyable Lovely filmography, lots of old stock NG scene fillers; overall good narration factual story; good for kids

    WHY ppl complain millions of other sentient mammals stories, most have gone extinct by 2023, CANNOT be told as if human, is an INSULT to ALL same beings who evolved over millions of yrs, esp top predators, long before chimps evolved to humans. Humans have existed for mere 10k yrs & in under 1 century, destroyed true Eden for greed.

    Here, Narrator's voice fit the rare true black panther that usu fails to live long bc black fur does not give adequate camouflage in India's wild areas, & is killed as cub.

    Note: this film says 2020 release date but uses many DECADES OLD scenes been enhanced.

    Yet, ALL black panthers endure same survival challenges. Tigers kill regular coated leopards when Indian rangers try to bring diversity back to their national parks .

    Script is well written & narrator has vocal acting ; no kills , no gore, shown so def G rated. Real facts are told in tale, too. VIP: Kids can see what existed 60 yrs ago in India's tiger reserves.

    Filmmakers followed this decades old black panther for 2 yrs & hard work shows.

    Fact that no nighttime heat vision/ night vision was used to film which PROVES TRUE Age of this film in 1980s, def not 2020.

    If PPL can try to see this world thru perspective of other intelligent beings on this planet who are needed in any health ecosystem, the natural world would be cherished & protected. Since 1990s science has proven repeatedly ecosystems benefit PPL MOST.

    Despite 30 yrs global info free spreading of facts, PPL continue to plunder & destroy all nature & wildlife for short term greed, putting HUMAN survival at risk since 2010 as global climate accelerates & entire pristine habitats are erased forever.

    For haters who posted reviews: Plenty of OBJECTIVE boring dull FALSE nature docs, made for arrogant who believe only PPL possess emotions & culture. Those same PPL, incl their kids, will suffer in an ever rapid climate changing "no natural" HUMAN planet, as last few viable ecosystems die/ harvested. Billions of PPL will suffer globally bc of these antiquated beliefs & short term greed.

    Without WILD natural ecosystems working FREE tirelessly 24/7, THIS planet is doomed because of certain PPL's apathy & arrogance. That's fact- not fiction since 1990s.
    3raykristopher

    Good, if you're a crayon.

    The most mangled footage ever. I bet the camera crew vomited when they saw what was done. It's either a documentary or a film. There's no in between. Anthropomorphizing is insulting. Who's the target audience? Probably crayon.
    10rohanshettypacu

    Fabulous Documentation

    Shaaz Jung and his team must be given a huge round of applause for their spectacular determination and dedication. We watched the film on Big Cat Week in the US and all of us , including our two kids loved it. The cinematography was breathtaking and I was lucky to be in Kabini when Shaaz and a South African couple were spending months tracking Saya. Well done to the team on this superb documentation of a black leopard. Shaaz's pictures in the movie and the National Geographic magazine are an absolute delight. We can't wait for the sequel!

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    • Release date
      • February 25, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
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    • Also known as
      • Pantera Negra: O Reino Selvagem
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