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The Meerkats (2007)

Year of U.S. Release: 2007

Director: James Honeyborne
Distributor: The Weinstein Company
Prod. Company: BBC Films
Genre(s): Documentary
U.S. Release Date: TBA, 2007 (Estimated)
arrowLogline:

James Honeyborne will direct the film that takes you on a journey inside a family of adorable inhabitants of the African plains and their daily struggle to survive.

arrowPlot Summary:
Shot using ground breaking filmmaking techniques, ''The Meerkats'' is a revealing and entertaining look at one family’s daily struggle for survival in the harshest environment on earth. But what makes these natives of the African plains even more remarkable is a family dynamic which bears an uncanny resemblance to our own. Whether they are going through the routines of daily life or locked in a very real battle to stay alive, ''The Meerkats'' is an inspiring look at how one family’s connection to each other and their surroundings stands as a model of resilience and fortitude for us all.
arrowAdditional Notes:

The film is set to start principal photography in November, 2006 in the Kalahari Desert (10/29/06).

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