National Geographic Documentary Films
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In 1960, Dr. Jane Goodall’s early fieldwork observing chimpanzees at Gombe Stream Game Reserve, in Tanganyika (now Tanzania), unveiled groundbreaking research of shared behaviors between humans and apes. The Jane Goodall Institute announced on October 1, 2025, that Jane Goodall died at 91. A primatologist, conservationist, animal advocate, educator, and National Geographic Explorer, her work revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.
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Legend speaks of elephants hidden deep in the highlands of Angola, majestic and elusive creatures believed to exist beyond human sight. From acclaimed director Werner Herzog, #GhostElephants follows an epic quest led by National Geographic Explorer and conservation biologist Steve Boyes to uncover the truth behind the legend. In select theaters February 27. Premieres March 7 at 9/8c on National Geographic TV. Streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
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Music as a message. Now streaming on @disneyplus and Hulu.
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Before the legend of “ghost elephants” in Angola’s highlands, there was Henry—the largest elephant ever recorded, killed for trophy hunting and now preserved in Smithsonian history. His size shaped scientific understanding and still echoes in today’s search for what may remain hidden. #GhostElephants premieres tonight at 9/8c on National Geographic. Next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
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The vast, virtually uninhabited highlands of Angola are the size of England and inaccessible to modern poachers. For over a decade, Dr. Steve Boyes, conservation biologist and National Geographic Explorer, has been searching the region for an elusive herd of Ghost Elephants, the largest mammal ever recorded, in the hopes of protecting the little-known ecosystem. Join him on his quest in Werner Herzog's #GhostElephants, now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
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When Nikola, a farmer grappling with the harsh reality of new economic policies, encounters the injured Silyan, he embarks on an unexpected journey to nurse the white stork back to health. The new documentary film #TheTaleofSilyan is a story of how a small act of compassion can change everything. Now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
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Werner Herzog documents an extraordinary quest into Angola’s remote highlands, where legend tells of elephants never seen by humans. Following Dr. Steve Boyes and his team, #GhostElephants explores the fragile balance between myth, science, and the urgent need to safeguard Africa’s remaining wild spaces. Now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
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Sally Ride’s journey wasn’t just about reaching for the stars, it was about breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible. #SALLYfilm offers an exclusive glimpse into the life of the woman who changed space travel forever. Premieres June 16 at 9/8c on National Geographic TV. Streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
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A small act of kindness changes everything when farmer Nikola finds an injured stork and begins to nurse it back to health. #TheTaleofSilyan, from Oscar® nominee Tamara Kotevska (Honeyland), shares a heartfelt story about care and companionship. Premieres Jan 8 at 9/8c on National Geographic TV. Next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
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An unlikely bond forms when farmer Nikola stumbles upon Silyan, a wounded white stork. The latest from Oscar®-nominated director Tamara Kotevska (Honeyland) and National Geographic Documentary Films, "The Tale of Silyan" is a poignant and moving story about resilience and the quiet power of connection. In select theaters, November 28. #TheTaleofSilyan
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She risks her life so we can see the truth. Pulitzer Prize-winning conflict photographer lynsey addario has changed the way we look at war in the 21st century. Now, for the first time, she steps in front of the lens in an intimate portrait of ambition, responsibility, motherhood, and identity. From #AcademyAward winners Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, “Love+War” opens in select US theaters starting October 29. Streaming November 7 on Disney+ and Hulu. #LoveAndWarFilm
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North Macedonia is home to wide valleys, rugged mountains and long migratory routes used by white storks for centuries. The country’s geography places it at a crossroads of movement, where nature and tradition have shaped life over generations. #TheTaleofSilyan is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
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