Intrigue

This is a powerful documentary, filmed over a 16 year span, about the rise of a Coalition of six lions, branded The Mapogo Lions, and their takeover of the largest territory by a pride.

This is a powerful documentary about the rise of a Coalition of six lions, branded The Mapogo Lions, and their takeover of the largest territory by a pride. This was filmed over the past 16 years by professionals and amateurs privileged to witness their survival skills. Down the years, rangers and biologists have been astounded by the pride's relentless hunger for domination as they showed no fear in massacring other lions - and their cubs - in order to expand their territory. In just one year, these six killed more than a hundred lions, and conquered an unprecedented amount of land. Their story is one of violence, deception, and thirst for power, one which reveals a surprisingly sophisticated side to the politics of lion behavior.—Surely2God

Filmed over 16 years this is the shocking true story of South Africas legendary Mapogo lion coalition and their violent struggle for power; told by the eye-witnesses themselves.

In 2002 the Sparta pride have 10 cubs. Two inseparable youngsters called Mr. T and Kinky Tail, who along with their three brothers - Rasta, Pretty Boy and Scar - survive the dangerous first year of life and narrowly escape rampaging buffalos before an unknown male called Makhulu unexpectedly joins their pride. Led by the powerful Makhulu, these 5 young brothers become the six Mapogos and unleash a devastating reign of terror, taking control of a vast territory and killing 100 lions in a single year. But Mr. Ts relentless quest for the throne leads to the ultimate vicious betrayal of his brothers. For lions there is no leadership without enemies.