The human species's closest relatives, chimpanzees, are some of the most intelligent creatures in the animal kingdom. Unsurprisingly, they have built fairly sophisticated social systems, too. James Reed, the codirector of "My Octopus Teacher," gives us a glimpse into the world's largest chimpanzee society, which lies in the forests of Ngogo, Uganda. In this community, the social order is a hierarchy where members scheme and connect with others to move up. When another group steps into this territory, war is imminent, and we see how political dynamics unfold beneath the lush forest canopies. Between gorgeous cinematography and Mahershala Ali's gripping voice-over, this project strikes a fascinating hybrid between a nature documentary and an action film.
Watch "Chimp Empire" on Netflix.