Gorillas in the Mist

In this 1988 biographical drama, Sigourney Weaver stars as Dian Fossey, a passionate and determined primatologist who dedicates her life to studying and protecting mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Directed by Michael Apted, the film delves into Fossey’s groundbreaking research and the challenges she faces from poachers and local authorities. The movie received critical acclaim and earned Weaver a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.