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Netflix will team up with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions to release “Virunga”, its documentary about the endangered gorillas of the Congo.
DiCaprio will exec produce the film which will be released on November 7 in cinemas in Los Angeles and New York, and on Netflix in all other territories where the service is available.
Orlando von Einsiedel directs the film which follows a team of park rangers as they attempt to protect a group of endangered mountain gorillas from poachers, militia and industry in Africa.
“Films like ‘Virunga’ are powerful stories that are a window into the incredible cultural and natural diversity of our world, the forces that are threatening to destroy it, and the people who are fighting to protect it,” DiCaprio said. “Partnering with Netflix on this film is an exciting opportunity to inform and inspire individuals to engage on this topic.”
“Leo intuitively understands that there is nothing like the power of film to reach people’s hearts and minds,” said Netflix CCO Ted Sarandos. “With ‘Virunga,’ we’ll work with Leo to introduce viewers around the world to an incredible, gripping story that will have audiences guessing right up until the final act.”
Netflix acquired exclusive subscription-video rights to the film in July.
