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Lion Spy: The Hunt for Justice

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If we cannot save the most iconic animal in the world, what hope do we even have at such a crucial point in evolution? We've all seen the posed photos of moneyed-up trophy hunters with their dead prey, now comes the documentary that exposes the obfuscated practices that allow it to happen. Part thriller, part exposé, LION SPY follows Australian filmmaker Rogue Rubin as she is jolted into action to prevent the extinction of wild lions in South Africa. Creating a false identity as a big game photographer, she infiltrates the male dominated world of trophy hunters, coming face to face with the hunters, their guides and the glorious animals that they target -- for a price; all from a far distance, the animal unknowing, under the false guise of conservation. Putting herself at tremendous personal danger, the appropriately named Rogue explores clandestine operations, amidst the isolated African plains, capturing footage that is as riveting as it is disturbing.

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Cath Clarke Guardian 07/26/2022
3/5
The courageous, covert work of Joni “Rogue” Rubin behind the camera in South Africa gives us a rare glimpse into the world of trophy hunting... Go to Full Review Josiah Teal Film Threat 07/18/2022
8.5/10
At its most decisive moments, this is a personal movie displaying empathy for the most awe-inspiring animals and the horrors that befall them. Go to Full Review Erin Free FILMINK (Australia) 10/27/2021
17/20
...truly compelling, entertaining and often infuriating viewing... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/16/2022 Brave, confronting, thought provoking, a film that needed to be made. Truth telling. See more 01/16/2022 This is a documentary that must be watched, as difficult as it may be. The myths around trophy hunting are revealed in an excellent, thought-provoking documentary by a very brave wonan See more Read all reviews
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Rogue Rubin

Director

Rogue Rubin

Self

Rogue Rubin

Screenwriter

Rogue Rubin

Producer

David Gross

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Synopsis If we cannot save the most iconic animal in the world, what hope do we even have at such a crucial point in evolution? We've all seen the posed photos of moneyed-up trophy hunters with their dead prey, now comes the documentary that exposes the obfuscated practices that allow it to happen. Part thriller, part exposé, LION SPY follows Australian filmmaker Rogue Rubin as she is jolted into action to prevent the extinction of wild lions in South Africa. Creating a false identity as a big game photographer, she infiltrates the male dominated world of trophy hunters, coming face to face with the hunters, their guides and the glorious animals that they target -- for a price; all from a far distance, the animal unknowing, under the false guise of conservation. Putting herself at tremendous personal danger, the appropriately named Rogue explores clandestine operations, amidst the isolated African plains, capturing footage that is as riveting as it is disturbing.
Director
Rogue Rubin
Producer
Rogue Rubin
Screenwriter
Rogue Rubin
Distributor
The Movie Partnership
Genre
Documentary, Nature
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2024
Runtime
1h 16m