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The Meerkats (2008)

2008-10-15 · 1h 23m · EN
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Heroes so small they have to be seen on the big screen.

A coming of age story following a young meerkat pup, Kolo, growing up in the Kalahari desert; and an inspiring look at how one family's connection to each other and their surroundings is a model of resilience and fortitude for us all. Shot using ground-breaking techniques, this dramatised documentary is a one-of-a-kind presentation from The Weinstein Company and the BBC, featuring narration by Paul Newman.

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James HoneyborneDirectorAlexander McCall SmithWriter

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Paul NewmanPaul NewmanNarrator (voice)Betty WhiteBetty WhiteLynda CarterLynda CarterTim ConwayTim ConwayMackenzie PhillipsMackenzie PhillipsDom DeLuiseDom DeLuiseGuillaume CanetGuillaume CanetNarrator (French version)

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MeerkatDocumentaryKalahari desert

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityMeerkat · Documentary · Kalahari DesertPacingShortDirector preference613497Actor preference9349 · 179260 · 110582Country preferenceGb

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What is The Meerkats about?

A coming of age story following a young meerkat pup, Kolo, growing up in the Kalahari desert; and an inspiring look at how one family's connection to each other and their surroundings is a model of resilience and fortitude for us all. Shot using ground-breaking techniques, this dramatised documentary is a one-of-a-kind presentation from The Weinstein Company and the BBC, featuring narration by Paul Newman.

How long is The Meerkats?

The Meerkats has a runtime of 83 minutes.

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