The Meerkats

Synopsis

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.

Director

James Honeyborne

Written by

Alexander McCall Smith

Music

Sarah Class

Studio

BBC Film

Released

15 October 2008

Genres

Documentary, Family