Among_The_Great_Apes_With_Michelle_Yeoh

<i>Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh</i>

Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh

2009 Malaysian film

Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh is a 2009 documentary film made by National Geographic in cooperation with FINAS (National Film Development Corporation Malaysia).[1] The film is notable for showing how the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (also known as Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary) in Sabah is fighting for the survival and well-being of each ape. The film was broadcast internationally and presented at the Eco-Knights Film Festival 2011.[2]

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Synopsis

In the documentary, Michelle Yeoh visits her adopted orangutan in her home country Malaysia[3] and studies for three weeks[4] what is done to sustain the long-term population of this endangered species. Guided by Dr Cecilia Boklin, Yeoh takes part in all activities; she is filmed nurturing an orphaned suckling orangutan.[5]

Accolades

  • Best Natural History or Wildlife Programme or Docu-drama, Asian Television Awards 2010
  • Best Environmental/Tourism Documentary, Malaysian Documentary Awards 2010[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh". Archived from the original on July 23, 2010. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  2. [2]
    "Among the Great Apes: Datuk Michelle Yeoh visits the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre to get up close and personal with her adopted orang utan". Archived from the original on 2011-12-11. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  3. [3]
    "Malaysian superstar Michelle Yeoh returns home to Malaysia to see her adopted Orangutan for the first time". Retrieved 2011-12-15.[permanent dead link]
  4. [4]
    "Michelle joined the film crew and workers at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre for three weeks". Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  5. [5]
    ""It was an amazing experience," Yeoh enthused. "It's impossible not to fall in love with them". Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  6. [6]
    "the best wildlife documentary at the 2010 Asian Television Awards and best wildlife film at the 2010 Malaysia Documentary Film Festival". Retrieved 2011-12-15.[permanent dead link]
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