Pangolin: Kulu's Journey
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| Directed by | Pippa Ehrlich |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey is a 2025 Netflix original documentary film directed by Pippa Ehrlich that follows South African conservationist Gareth Thomas as he rescues and rehabilitates a trafficked baby pangolin named Kulu. The film explores their unique bond while raising awareness about pangolin trafficking and global conservation efforts.[1]
Synopsis
[edit]The film tells the true story of a baby pangolin rescued from the illegal wildlife trade and the man determined to return her to the wild. Directed by Academy Award winning director Pippa Ehrlich (My Octopus Teacher), the documentary follows Gareth Thomas, a South African investment manager with no formal background in wildlife rehabilitation, as he unexpectedly becomes the caretaker of Kulu, a critically endangered pangolin pup found after being trafficked in Johannesburg. As Gareth navigates the complexities of nurturing a wild animal, the film highlights his growing connection with Kulu.[2]
The documentary focuses on Kulu’s personal journey, along with the larger narrative of pangolins’ vulnerability to poaching and trafficking as the species is the most illegally traded mammal in the world.[3] It sheds light on the emotional toll of conservation work, the human capacity for compassion and ultimately becomes a call to action, urging global audiences to reconsider their relationship with nature and to protect the world’s most threatened species.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Rooney, David (2025-04-16). "'Pangolin: Kulu's Journey' Review: 'My Octopus Teacher' Director Delivers Another Heart-Tugging Study of Man and Nature". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Catsoulis, Jeannette (2025-04-21). "'Pangolin: Kulu's Journey' Review: Emotional Rescue". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "The most trafficked creature you've never heard of". www.cnn.com. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Weatherhead, Shaina (2025-04-16). "'Pangolin: Kulu's Journey' Review: This Netflix Doc Answered Questions I Didn't Know I Had About the World's Cutest, Strangest Creature". Collider. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
External links
[edit]- Pangolin: Kulu's Journey at IMDb
- Pangolin: Kulu's Journey on Netflix
- Pangolin: Kulu's Journey at Rotten Tomatoes
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