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Return of Lions to Nsumbu

What does it take to restore Africa’s apex predator to a landscape? And can the return of a species help restore an ecosystem and revive a culture? This documentary film explores the return of lions to Nsumbu National Park in Northern Zambia, exploring the complexities of conservation and the deeply-rooted ties between people, wildlife, and place.

Presented by Conservation Connect Films and the Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Programme

Directed and Produced by: Matthew Blair and Mana Meadows

To watch this feature-length documentary and discover more about the making of the film — including the story behind a production that became a true family endeavour — please visit this page.