Virunga (2014 documentary)

"Virunga" (2014) is a documentary that explores the struggles to protect Africa’s oldest national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The film highlights the efforts of park rangers working to preserve wildlife, including endangered mountain gorillas, amidst conflicts fueled by oil interests and political instability. It emphasizes the crucial link between conservation, local communities, and broader issues of human rights and environmental sustainability. The documentary sheds light on the resilience of those fighting to safeguard Virunga’s rich biodiversity while confronting dangerous threats from illegal resource exploitation.