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The Orangutan King
For fifteen million years orangutans roamed tropical forests from China to South East Asia. In Borneo, one of their last island outposts, lives one today who is a legend. He's won more than just a kingdom, he's won human hearts. They gave him the name Kusasi. The Orangutan King is the story of Kusasi's life told to us by a remarkable witness. Dr Birute M. Galdikas has been researching orangutans in Borneo for over 40 years. Now, for the first time, Dr Galdikas will draw audiences deep into the orangutan universe. With enthusiasm and insight she tells us this special story - taking us back 30 years and unfolding Kusasi's story with detail, energy, and the wonder that she still feels for the orangutan species. As a three year old orphan, Kusasi fell under the care of Galdikas in her forest research camp. But driven by a cunning and tenacious spirit Kusasi did not behave as the other ex-captive infants.
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Plot Summary
The Orangutan King is a documentary that explores the life and conservation efforts surrounding orangutans. It highlights their intelligence, social structures, and the threats they face in their natural habitat. The film aims to educate audiences about the importance of protecting these endangered primates and their rainforest homes.
Critical Reception
Information on critical reception for 'The Orangutan King (2005)' is extremely limited, suggesting it may not have received widespread critical distribution or attention. As a documentary focused on wildlife, its reception would likely have been assessed based on its educational value, conservation message, and visual appeal.
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Limited information makes a consensus difficult to establish.
Likely appreciated for its educational content on orangutans.
Focuses on conservation themes.
Google audience: Due to the scarcity of information, a specific summary of Google user reviews is not available. Typically, documentaries of this nature garner appreciation for their educational value and the compelling subject matter of endangered species.
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