Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist

Dian Fossey's life story from childhood and her early days researching in Congo, through to her arrival in Rwanda, where she spent 18 years studying and protecting the mountain gorilla population. Through extensive and rarely seen archival footage, dozens of Fossey’s letters, interviews with friends and colleagues, and narration by Sigourney Weaver, the event series explores Fossey’s murder and the investigation and trial of her research student Wayne McGuire, who was found guilty in absentia of her murder by the Rwandan courts.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist

First Air Date

December 6, 2017

Last Air Date

December 20, 2017

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Murder on the Mountain
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Murder on the Mountain

Gorilla researcher Wayne McGuire is found guilty of Dian Fossey's murder after an inept investigation by Rwandan police. McGuire flees the country and is tried and convicted in absentia, living with the consequences of his conviction ever since.

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