In the Shadow of the Serengeti
Synopsis
A Maasai human rights lawyer fights to stop the evictions of his people from their homelands in Tanzania. On the outskirts of Serengeti National Park in East Africa, Maasai face eviction from their land to make way for international tourism and hunting grounds. Human rights lawyer Joseph Oleshangay campaigns for his community to remain on its homeland as it has done for generations. While he represents Maasai communities in court, Joseph also remains close to his traditions among the cattle at his rural home near the Ngorongoro Crater. Risking his life to gather evidence from recently depopulated villages, Joseph battles in court where he leads the fight to resist the evictions.
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The lawyer fighting for Maasai Land Rights | Witness Documentary
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-02-19
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benedict Moran
- Original Title
- In the Shadow of the Serengeti
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Blind River Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benedict Moran
Benedict Moran
Benedict Moran
Department Leadership Roster
Benedict Moran
Director
Benedict Moran
Director of Photography
Benedict Moran
Producer
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What is In the Shadow of the Serengeti about?
A Maasai human rights lawyer fights to stop the evictions of his people from their homelands in Tanzania. On the outskirts of Serengeti National Park in East Africa, Maasai face eviction from their land to make way for international tourism and hunting grounds. Human rights lawyer Joseph Oleshangay campaigns for his community to remain on its homeland as it has done for generations. While he represents Maasai communities in court, Joseph also remains close to his traditions among the cattle at his rural home near the Ngorongoro Crater. Risking his life to gather evidence from recently depopulated villages, Joseph battles in court where he leads the fight to resist the evictions.
Who directed In the Shadow of the Serengeti?
In the Shadow of the Serengeti was directed by Benedict Moran.
Who stars in In the Shadow of the Serengeti?
The principal cast of In the Shadow of the Serengeti includes Not specified.
When was In the Shadow of the Serengeti released and how long is it?
In the Shadow of the Serengeti was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 25m.