Ultimate Predators: The Most Dangerous Lions of the Savannah

Ultimate Predators: Battles for Survival in Animal KingDom | FULL EPISODE | Wildlife Documentary follows three mothers who hunt alone: a lioness in the Luangwa Valley of Zambia, a black bear on the tideline of the Canadian coast, and a puma in the windswept hills of Torres del Paine in Chile. One body cannot hunt and guard at the same time, and every cub still alive is a time its mother chose the right thing to do first. Through cinematic footage and educational storytelling, this documentary opens at the end of the dry season, where nearly eight thousand hippos crowd the last pools of the Luangwa and crocodiles bask beside every trail to the water. A lioness takes an impala alone, while the pride formation studied over hundreds of hunts in Etosha shows exactly what she gives up when she leaves to give birth. When the rains flood the plain, two mothers wrestle an antelope carcass out of the jaws of a Nile crocodile, and when the other mother moves on, the lone lioness hides her cubs in a thicket, crawls within a short sprint of a wildebeest herd, and eats fast before four hyenas can arrive to take the meal. What follows is the part almost no wildlife documentary shows. On the rocky shore of the Pacific Northwest, a black bear mother leads two cubs onto the tidal flat for the first time and gives up the whole meal of one tide when a large male appears, the way a quarter of the mothers in an eighteen year Alaskan study gave up salmon to keep their cubs away from the males at the streams. In Patagonia, a puma mother stalks a guanaco nearly three times her weight, a prey that kicks hard enough to break the jaw of a hunter, and walks away with a torn shoulder she must still hunt on. Three species, one law: what a lone mother lacks is not strength, but a second body. 0:00 No Second Chances in the Wild 1:07 Luangwa Valley: 8,000 Hippos in the Last Pools 2:13 A Pride of Lionesses in the Riverside Shade 3:00 Lioness vs Impala: Hunting Alone 4:16 Etosha: Wings and Center of the Lion Hunt 5:54 One Lioness Leaves the Pride to Give Birth 7:23 The Rains Flood the Luangwa 8:53 Two Lionesses vs Crocodile: Tug of War 10:46 Where Rivers Meet: Raising Cubs 11:59 The Other Mother Leaves 13:16 Martial Eagles Hunt Lion Cubs 14:15 Lone Lioness vs Wildebeest Herd 15:54 Savuti: Four Hyenas Are Enough 17:15 Canada: Black Bear Mother on the Tideline 19:31 A Male Bear on the Rocks 20:18 Brooks Falls: Why Cubs Climb Trees 21:14 Alaska: Mothers Who Give Up Salmon 22:23 Torres del Paine: Guanaco Country 24:52 The Puma: Patagonia Hunts Alone 26:38 Puma Mother vs Guanaco 28:05 One Body Cannot Hunt and Guard 29:35 Savuti: The Last Wildebeest Herd 39:17 Lions vs Wildebeest Herd: The Watch Shift 41:44 Wildebeest Vigilance After a Lion Roar 42:33 Who Sleeps 20 Hours a Day 43:52 Elephants Sleep Two Hours a Day 45:37 Spotted Hyenas: Dusk and Dawn Only 46:36 Hyenas vs Elephant Calf at Dusk 49:35 Savuti Lions Hunt Elephants 50:43 Lion Pride vs Elephant Herd by Night 55:16 Giraffes: Where to Lie Down 57:38 Lions vs Giraffe: The Moment of Rising 59:58 Hyenas Work Around the Sleeping Lions 1:03:45 Lioness vs Hyena Clan at the Carcass 1:06:03 The Sleep of One Species Is Paid by All 1:08:02 California Sea Lions Sleep Afloat 1:18:00 Seal Island: 64,000 Cape Fur Seals 1:26:30 Great White Sharks at the Door 1:38:16 Ishasha Plains: Uganda Kob at Dawn 1:48:14 Lions Hunt Kob on a Moonless Night 1:58:06 Leopard vs Sitatunga in the Swamp 2:07:58 Gaboon Viper: Fangs Two Inches Long 2:18:00 Chimpanzees Hunt Red Colobus 2:28:01 Forest Elephants: Gardeners of the Congo 2:37:58 Lion Pride vs Buffalo Herd 2:48:39 Hyena Clan vs Male Lion 2:58:02 Leopard: Master of Concealment 3:07:58 African Wild Dogs Gather for the Hunt 3:17:58 Wildebeest Crossing: Nile Crocodiles Wait 3:28:06 A New Day on the Plains 3:37:58 The Dominant Male Lion 3:48:02 Giraffes: Height Is a Curse at the Water Epic Moments in This Documentary: A lioness bursting across bare ground to take an impala without the pride Two lion mothers dragging an antelope carcass out of the jaws of a crocodile on the flooded bank A lone lioness crawling through golden grass toward a wildebeest herd A lion mother eating fast before four hyenas can arrive in Savuti A black bear mother leading two cubs onto the tidal flat for the first time A large male bear on the rocks sending the bear family back into the forest A puma mother leaping onto the back of a running guanaco in Torres del Paine A puma walking away with a torn shoulder she must still hunt on

Ultimate Predators: Kings of the Savannah | FULL EPISODE | Wildlife Documentary. On the burning sand of the Namib, a lone gemsbok lowers thirty three inches of horn and a whole lion pride cannot break through. Across four hours of chained chapters, the kings of the savannah are followed to the edge of their world and set against every other great hunter, to answer one question: is the largest predator the freest of all, or a prisoner of its own menu? Through cinematic footage and educational storytelling, the first hour crosses two continents. Desert lions of Namibia bring down a giraffe in the dry Hoanib riverbed and stay beside it for seven days through a sandstorm, while a pride on the Skeleton Coast holds a home range of 1,825 square miles, the largest ever recorded. Orphaned lionesses learn to hunt cormorants and Cape fur seals on the Atlantic shore, until 86 percent of their food comes from the sea. Then the smallest cat in Africa, the black footed cat, lands six pounces in ten while a lion lands one in seven. In the dry forest of Tadoba, a Bengal tiger with no pride to share the bill is exposed by langur alarm calls, a dhole pack takes its larder, and a sloth bear mother with a cub on her back charges a male tiger at a shrinking waterhole. 0:00 Is the Strongest Truly Free 0:45 Namib: a Gemsbok Holds Off the Pride 2:48 Thirty Three Inches of Horn 4:17 The Forty Seven Pound Line 6:14 The Prey Window 8:11 Desert Lions vs Giraffe 11:04 Seven Days Beside a Giraffe 11:42 Why Lions Live in Prides 13:11 The Largest Home Range Ever Recorded 15:38 Porcupines: Stooping Below the Line 16:18 Skeleton Coast: Orphaned Lions Hunt Seals 21:07 From Cormorant to Giraffe 22:30 The Black Footed Cat 25:15 Six Pounces in Ten 27:13 Tadoba: a King With No Pride 29:52 Langurs and Chital: the Two Tier Alarm 31:12 The Tiger Ambush That Failed 33:12 One Meal Every Eight Days 36:35 Dholes: the Pack on the Line 39:29 Dholes vs Tiger at the Carcass 42:15 The Sloth Bear: a Storehouse of Termites 47:35 Sloth Bear vs Tiger 49:14 The Mother Bear Charges 52:15 The Weight Scale From Bottom to Top 54:30 Freedom Is Measured in Ways to Eat 58:00 Kings of the Savannah: Lions vs Zebra 1:58:00 The Lion Pride on the Open Plain 2:58:00 Kings of the Savannah: Rivals at the Carcass Epic Moments in This Documentary: A lone gemsbok facing a whole lion pride without taking a single step back Desert lions bringing down a giraffe at dusk in the Hoanib riverbed A pride staying seven days beside one giraffe through a sandstorm Orphaned lionesses hunting sleeping cormorants on a foggy Atlantic beach Lions stalking a Cape fur seal colony on the Skeleton Coast A black footed cat landing pounce after pounce through one night Langur alarm calls exposing a Bengal tiger ambush at a waterhole A dhole pack running a relay chase through the monsoon forest Ten dholes standing their ground across a carcass from a tiger A sloth bear prying open a termite mound with three inch claws A mother sloth bear with her cub on her back charging a male tiger African lions hunting zebra on the open savannah in the chained chapters Behind the drama is a system. Above a line of about 47 pounds, every land predator must hunt prey as heavy as itself, so the bigger the body, the shorter the menu. A lion hunting alone in Etosha succeeds only 2.3 percent of the time against 27 percent for a pride, a tiger in Kanha needs ten to twenty ambushes for one meal, and the predators that escape the law are those that find prey gathered in a crowd: rodents in the grass, seals on the beach, termites in the mound. Lions and tigers are both listed as threatened, and the prey base of the northern Namib has fallen by up to 60 percent in a decade. This documentary contains raw, unfiltered footage of nature at its most intense. Viewer discretion is advised. All footage is captured in the wild with no interference to natural animal behavior.

Tombstone Watch all English Westerns 👉 A successful lawman's plans to retire anonymously in Tombstone, Arizona, are disrupted by the kind of outlaws he was famous for eliminating. Genre: Western, History, Drama, Biography Release Date: 1993 Director: George P. Cosmatos Stars: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott

Starring Babken Chobanyan

Dir. Elen Atabekyan

As a prelude to full-blown alien invasion, a team of four aliens telepathically linked with their lifelike human-looking android bodies abducts four random humans to test them to determine if humans can make good slaves. 🔥 Horror FULL Movies ➤ 🔥 SciFi FULL Movies ➤ Original Title : The Colony / The Advanced Guard © All Rights Reserved

Starring Kevin Zegers, Laurence Fishburne, Bill Paxton

Dir. Jeff Renfroe

ENOUGH (2002) 🔥🥊 BlackTree Media presents Enough, a psychological thriller starring Jennifer Lopez, Billy Campbell, Juliette Lewis, Fred Ward, Bill Cobbs, and Noah Wyle. Directed by Michael Apted, the film follows a mother who escapes an abusive marriage and realizes that running may not be enough to protect herself and her daughter. 📽️ Rating: PG-13 for intense scenes of domestic violence, some sensuality and language 🎞️ Genre: Psychological Thriller / Drama ⏱️ Runtime: Approximately 110 minutes 📅 Year: 2002 MOVIE SYNOPSIS Working-class waitress Slim believes she has found the perfect life when she marries wealthy contractor Mitch Hiller and starts a family. Her dream quickly becomes a nightmare when she discovers Mitch’s infidelity and dangerously controlling nature. After he becomes physically abusive, Slim escapes with their young daughter, Gracie. Using his money, influence and connections, Mitch tracks them wherever they go. Realizing that hiding will never keep them safe, Slim begins training in self-defense and prepares for a final confrontation with the man determined to control her life. KEY CAST • Jennifer Lopez as Slim Hiller • Billy Campbell as Mitch Hiller • Tessa Allen as Gracie Hiller • Juliette Lewis as Ginny • Dan Futterman as Joe • Fred Ward as Jupiter • Bill Cobbs as Jim Toller • Noah Wyle as Robbie FILMMAKERS • Director: Michael Apted • Writer: Nicholas Kazan • Producers: Irwin Winkler and Rob Cowan • Cinematography: Rogier Stoffers • Music: David Arnold • Studio: Columbia Pictures FILM NOTES Enough gave Jennifer Lopez one of her most physically demanding dramatic roles. Slim’s transformation from a frightened survivor into a woman prepared to defend herself drives the film’s suspense. Veteran actor Bill Cobbs appears as Jim Toller, the self-defense instructor who helps Slim prepare for the final battle. Fred Ward portrays Jupiter, Slim’s estranged father, while Juliette Lewis brings humor and loyalty to the role of Slim’s best friend. WHY WATCH? Enough combines the tension of a stalking thriller with a story about survival, motherhood and reclaiming personal power. Jennifer Lopez carries the film as a woman pushed beyond her limit who refuses to allow fear to determine her daughter’s future. ⚠️ Viewer Discretion Advised: Contains domestic violence, stalking, threats, physical fights and mature themes. 👉 For more movies and television streaming 24/7, visit BlackTreeTV.com — Where Legends Live Forever. 👉

Starring Brian Tee, Amy Hill, Aurora Adachi-Winter

Dir. Brian Tee

The Rosa Parks Story is a 2002 American television movie written by Paris Qualles and directed by Julie Dash. Angela Bassett portrays Rosa Parks, with Cicely Tyson in a supporting role as her mother. It was broadcast by CBS on February 24, 2002. It received awards from the NAACP and the Black Reel Awards. Storyline: A seamstress recalls events leading to her act of peaceful defiance that prompted the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. Plot: This biopic tells the story of civil rights activist Rosa Parks (Angela Bassett) from her days as a private-school student to her public battle against racism and segregation. As a secretary for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Parks defends local children who have been victimized by racism. But when she is arrested after refusing to give up her bus seat for a white passenger, Parks inspires the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott. Synopsis: Television movie about Mrs. Rosa L. Parks, the woman who inspired others when, exhausted after a long day at work, she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. Mrs. Parks was then arrested and jailed. Her courage and defiance led to the Montgomery bus boycott, one of the most successful non-violent protests in American History. The stand-off ended only when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled bus segregation illegal. Quotes: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks: Why do you always push us around? Tagline: They needed a common cause... Her heroic stand gave them one. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Angela Bassett, Peter Francis James, Tonea Stewart

Dir. Julie Dash

This Halloween, BlackTree Media resurrects JD's Revenge, the chilling 1976 supernatural horror classic starring Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle and Fred Pinkard. Some spirits refuse to rest... especially when they want REVENGE! When mild-mannered law student Isaac Hendrix (Glynn Turman) attends a hypnosis show in New Orleans, he unknowingly becomes possessed by the vengeful spirit of JD Walker, a ruthless gangster murdered decades earlier. As JD takes control of Isaac's body, the once-gentle student transforms into a violent, dangerous man determined to settle scores from beyond the grave. Directed by Arthur Marks, JD's Revenge combines supernatural possession, murder, mystery and the gritty atmosphere of 1970s Black horror cinema. Featuring powerful performances from Glynn Turman and Louis Gossett Jr., this cult classic delivers a terrifying question: What happens when the dead take control of the living? 🎬 1976 | Rated R | Approximately 95 Minutes 💀 HE'S BEEN DEAD FOR DECADES... BUT HIS REVENGE IS JUST BEGINNING! ⚠️ Viewer discretion advised: Violence, disturbing imagery and mature themes. 🦇 Watch more horror classics streaming 24/7 at BlackTreeTV.com — Where Legends Live Forever. 🔔

Dir. Arthur Marks

Miss Evers' Boys is an American made-for-television drama starring Alfre Woodard and Laurence Fishburne that first aired on February 22, 1997, and is based on the true story of the four-decade-long Tuskegee Syphilis Study. The main character Nurse Eunice Evers is based on Eunice Rivers Laurie. It was directed by Joseph Sargent and adapted by Walter Bernstein from the 1992 stage play of the same name, written by David Feldshuh. It received twelve nominations at the 1997 Primetime Emmy Awards, ultimately winning five, including Outstanding Television Movie and the President's Award (awarded for programming that best explores social or educational issues). Synopsis: The true story of the U.S. Government's 1932 Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, in which a group of black test subjects were allowed to die, despite a cure having been developed. The film highlights the ethical dilemmas faced by Nurse Eunice Evers, portrayed by Alfre Woodard. Themes and Reception: "Miss Evers' Boys" addresses themes of medical ethics, betrayal and the consequences of systemic racism in medicine. The film is noted for its powerful performances, particularly by Woodard, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Alfre Woodard, Laurence Fishburne, Craig Sheffer

Dir. Joseph Sargent

This, uh, documentary is a compilation of performances by strippers and comedians featuring Bettie Page and Tempest Storm. IMDb Page

Starring Bettie Page, Tempest Storm, Cherrie Knight

Dir. Irving Klaw

This week, we're proud to feature First Time Felon (1997), a gripping drama that explores the challenges of redemption and personal transformation within the criminal justice system. 📽️ Feature Presentation: First Time Felon (1997) Based on the true story of Greg Yance, First Time Felon follows a young Chicago gang member who, after being arrested for drug possession, is given a choice between a five-year prison sentence and a four-month stint in a military-style boot camp. Opting for the latter, Greg faces the harsh realities of the program under the stern guidance of Sergeant Calhoun. The film delves into themes of resilience, personal growth, and the struggle to break free from a cycle of crime. ​ Rotten Tomatoes +10 Blue Hill Avenue (The Movie) +10 Amazon +10 🎭 About the Cast & Crew Omar Epps: Portraying Greg Yance, Epps delivers a compelling performance that captures the internal conflict and determination of a young man seeking a second chance. Known for his roles in Love & Basketball and House, Epps brings depth and authenticity to the character.​ Delroy Lindo: As Sergeant Calhoun, Lindo embodies the tough yet principled drill instructor who challenges Greg to confront his past and embrace a new path. Lindo's distinguished career includes notable performances in Malcolm X, Crooklyn, and Da 5 Bloods.​ Director Charles S. Dutton: An accomplished actor and director, Dutton brings a nuanced perspective to the film, drawing from his own experiences to portray the complexities of the criminal justice system.​ 📺 Stay Connected Don't miss out on our curated selection of films that celebrate Black excellence and storytelling.

Dir. Charles S. Dutton

Attica is a 1980 American television film directed by Marvin J. Chomsky. It stars Morgan Freeman, Henry Darrow, Charles Durning, Joel Fabiani and Anthony Zerbe. It depicts the events leading up to and during the 1971 Attica Correctional Facility riot and the aftermath. Storyline: A TV-movie re-creation of the tragic events which followed the Attica Correctional Facility rebellion of September 9, 1971. Inmates demanding better food and living conditions took 38 guards as hostage. Negotiations begin immediately, only to continually break down thanks to uncompromising stubbornness on both sides. Four days into the crisis, the rebellion ends in a bloodbath, with state troopers firing on the prisoners, killing several of the guards in the process. Based on the eyewitness reporting of the New York Times' Tom Wicker, who was one of the civilian negotiators during the stalemate. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Henry Darrow, Charles Durning, Joel Fabiani

Dir. Marvin J. Chomsky

Separate but Equal is a 1991 American two-part television miniseries that dramatizes the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, which challenged racial segregation in public schools. The film stars Sidney Poitier as lead NAACP attorney Thurgood Marshall, Richard Kiley as Chief Justice Earl Warren, Burt Lancaster (in his final television role) as lawyer John W. Davis (loser of Briggs v. Elliott and the Democratic candidate in the 1924 US presidential election), Cleavon Little as lawyer and judge Robert L. Carter, and Lynne Thigpen as Ruth Alice Stovall. Directed by George Stevens Jr., the miniseries received critical acclaim for its performances and historical accuracy, highlighting the moral and legal complexities of the case. In 1991, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences rewarded the film with the Outstanding Miniseries award. The film received 8 nominations for Emmy Awards in 1991 and won 2 and received 3 nominations for Golden Globe Awards in 1992. Synopsis: A dramatization of the American court case that destroyed the legal validity of racial segregation. Storyline: This film follows the true story of the NAACP court challenge of racial school segregation in the Brown vs. Board of Education. This was the struggle that would destroy the legal validity for racial segregation in general and prove to be the start and the first major victory of the civil rights movement. Tagline: The true story behind the most important legal battle of our time. Critical Reception: John Leonard called the film "splendid" and "a triumph" in New York Magazine. While generally praising the film, Richard Zoglin in Time Magazine called the portrayal of Warren's visit to Gettysburg "simplistic." A contemporary review in the Orlando Sentinel called the film "one of television's finest hours." We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Sidney Poitier, Burt Lancaster, Richard Kiley

Dir. George Stevens Jr.

Uncle Tom's Cabin is a 1987 American made-for-television drama film directed by Stan Lathan, and starring Avery Brooks, Bruce Dern, Phylicia Rashad, Samuel L. Jackson and Edward Woodward. It is based on the 1852 novel of the same name by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This movie depicts the life of an aging black slave, Tom, and the people with whom he interacts. Synopsis: This powerful adaptation of the Harriet Beecher Stowe novel follows the adventures of a group of slaves in the 19th-century American South. When Eliza (Phylicia Rashad) hears that she and her son will be separated despite a promise to the contrary, she flees the plantation on which she's a slave, leaving behind her friend Tom (Avery Brooks). The story splits, following Tom as he clings to faith in the face of immense cruelty at the hands of Simon Legree, while Eliza and her son try to survive and remain together despite the odds. Taglines: The road to Freedom is Long and Costly We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Avery Brooks, Kate Burton, Bruce Dern

Dir. Stan Lathan

SCOTT JOPLIN (1977) | BILLY DEE WILLIAMS BLACKTREE MEDIA SATURDAY MOVIE SHOWCASE Before jazz transformed American music, there was Scott Joplin, the King of Ragtime. Billy Dee Williams stars in this 1977 biographical drama about the legendary Black composer who helped revolutionize American music with classics including Maple Leaf Rag and The Entertainer. Directed by Jeremy Kagan, the film follows Joplin’s journey from playing piano in saloons to becoming one of America’s most influential composers, while confronting racism, personal tragedy, and the struggle to have his music recognized as serious art. Featuring: Billy Dee Williams, Clifton Davis, Margaret Avery, Godfrey Cambridge, Eubie Blake, Mabel King, Taj Mahal and Art Carney. 🎬 Year: 1977 | Rating: PG | Runtime: 96 minutes Joplin’s influence extended far beyond ragtime, helping shape the musical traditions that followed. In 1976, he received a posthumous Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for his contributions to American music. Discover the extraordinary story behind the music and one of Billy Dee Williams’ lesser-known performances. 🎬 Watch more classic movies and television streaming 24/7 at BlackTreeTV.com — Where Legends Live Forever. 🔔

Starring Billy Dee Williams, Clifton Davis, Margaret Avery

Dir. Jeremy Kagan

Wilma is a 1977 TV movie about the life of Wilma Rudolph, a legendary American sprinter and Olympic champion. It features Shirley Jo Finney as Wilma, Cicely Tyson as her mother and a young Denzel Washington in an early acting role as her boyfriend. Written and directed by Bud Greenspan. Storyline: The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics. At the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, an amazing athlete, Wilma Rudolph (played by Shirley Jo Finney), became the first woman to win three consecutive gold medals. But the most amazing part of this true story is that Wilma was stricken in her youth with crippling polio, a disease she conquered to become one of America's greatest female athletes. The story begins with Wilma's childhood in rural Tennessee when her parents learn of her illness. Wilma's mother does everything in her power to bolster Wilma's self-confidence and help her overcome the handicap. Her determination pays off as Wilma grows in strength, speed and agility. Eventually, her tremendous courage and astounding athletic ability bring Wilma to her greatest triumph at the Olympic Games. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Shirley Jo Finney, Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard

Dir. Bud Greenspan