Saved by the Lioness (2009)

Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of a nascent wildebeest, thrown into the merciless wilderness, where life hangs on a precipice. In the unforgiving theatre of the wild, the most improbable alliances can form, amidst the constant battle for existence. From its first breath, every creature is thrust into this relentless struggle for life. Our tale begins mere moments after a wildebeest calf's birth, where it immediately meets a lethal band of predators. As the bewildered calf fails to match the pace of its fleeing mother, it finds itself ensnared within the lethal grasp of a lioness. However, the expected carnage gives way to an intriguing spectacle as the lioness merely studies her would-be meal. In a tense, eight-hour standoff, predator and prey coexist in a strange companionship, until the infant wildebeest is left to fend for itself, bereft of its mother and marooned in the wild. Save the Lioness (2009) presents a poignant exploration of the harsh realities and unexpected twists of the natural world.

Saved by the Lioness is a documentary movie featuring Thom Hoffman and directed by Marjolein Duermeijer.

Saved by the Lioness is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

It is also possible to buy Saved by the Lioness on Amazon Video.