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Netflix confirms DiCaprio doc deal

Netflix has confirmed it has picked up exclusive rights to Virunga, the feature doc that follows rangers in the in the titular national park, in the Democratic Republic of Congo as they battle against poachers. Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has also joined the doc as an exec producer. TBI first reported in July that Netflix […]

Netflix acquires feature doc Virunga

Netflix has taken exclusive rights to feature-doc Virunga. The film follows park rangers in the titular national park, in the Democratic Republic of Congo as they battle against poachers. The critically-acclaimed project was shown at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival and the deal with Netflix comes as the streaming service moves more heavily into acquired and […]