The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.
Acting
Weaver's Oscar-nominated transformation into Fossey's feral intensity.
Cinematography
Rwandan mountains that make you understand why she'd die for them.
Practical Effects
Actual gorillas, not suits—Weaver lived with them for months.
Director
Michael Apted
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Weaver became so bonded with the gorillas that one, Koko, reportedly cried when they reunited years later. Method acting? Try method LIVING.
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