Suzi Eszterhas follows a Mountain Gorilla family in the cool high forests of Central Africa to document the bonding between the dominant silverback male and one of his offspring. Family life centers around mutual grooming, foraging and socializing. While the one-year-old plays with his siblings and learns how to forage for food Dad keeps a watchful eye. He doesn't shirk his parenting duties - the youngsters climb onto his broad, 450 pound frame and slide right off.
