

Man V. Lion
Synopsis
For wildlife filmmakers, the only way to safely explore the startling African lion is at the end of a mighty long lens — until now. Man v. Lion follows veteran big cat expert Boone Smith across the Nambiti Game Reserve as he tracks three male lions in the open African bush. But to truly understand these brothers, Boone goes face to face with them. We take an in-depth look at the lions' unique physical attributes, intricate hierarchy, and complex hunting strategies. Boone explores each stage of a lion's kill leading up to the final face-off: Boone in the middle of lions devouring their prey.
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Wildebeest Puke | Man v. LionOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-11-26
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- Director
- Steve Eder, Myke Clarkson
- Original Title
- Man V. Lion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Eder, Myke Clarkson
Benjamin Haslup
Myke Clarkson, Steve Eder, Benjamin Haslup
Department Leadership Roster
Myke Clarkson
Producer
Steve Eder
Producer
Steve Eder
Director
Myke Clarkson
Director
Benjamin Haslup
Producer
Benjamin Haslup
Editor
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Produced by National Geographic
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man V. Lion
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What is Man V. Lion about?
For wildlife filmmakers, the only way to safely explore the startling African lion is at the end of a mighty long lens — until now. Man v. Lion follows veteran big cat expert Boone Smith across the Nambiti Game Reserve as he tracks three male lions in the open African bush. But to truly understand these brothers, Boone goes face to face with them. We take an in-depth look at the lions' unique physical attributes, intricate hierarchy, and complex hunting strategies. Boone explores each stage of a lion's kill leading up to the final face-off: Boone in the middle of lions devouring their prey.
Who directed Man V. Lion?
Man V. Lion was directed by Steve Eder, Myke Clarkson.
Who stars in Man V. Lion?
The principal cast of Man V. Lion includes Boone Smith.
When was Man V. Lion released and how long is it?
Man V. Lion was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man V. Lion?
Man V. Lion holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).
















