Monkey Warriors (2015)

Hindu legend tells of white warrior monkeys fighting to rescue the god Hanuman from evil demons. Centuries later in Jodhpur, India, the Hanuman langurs are fighting still. Comprised of 20 or more females and their young, and governed by a ‘Warlord, ‘ 29 langur ‘gangs’ have carved up the city between them. Warlords reign for three or four years before they’re overthrown. When a new Warlord comes to power he will purge the gang of young males, creating a society of ‘Lost Boys’ whose only chance is to violently displace another Warlord. Natural selection is harsh indeed, but what better way to build a culture of warriors?

Director: Mike Lemmon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date:
Production: BBC Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

india, monkey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monkey Warriors about?
Hindu legend tells of white warrior monkeys fighting to rescue the god Hanuman from evil demons. Centuries later in Jodhpur, India, the Hanuman langurs are fighting still. Comprised of 20 or more females and their young, and governed by a ‘Warlord, ‘ 29 langur ‘gangs’ have carved up the city between them. Warlords reign for three or four years before they’re overthrown. When a new Warlord comes to power he will purge the gang of young males, creating a society of ‘Lost Boys’ whose only chance is to violently displace another Warlord. Natural selection is harsh indeed, but what better way to build a culture of warriors?
Who directed Monkey Warriors?
Monkey Warriors was directed by Mike Lemmon.
How long is Monkey Warriors?
Monkey Warriors has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
What genre is Monkey Warriors?
Monkey Warriors is a Documentary film.
Where was Monkey Warriors produced?
Monkey Warriors was produced in United States of America.