Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist

The narrative chronicles the life of Dian Fossey, beginning with her childhood and initial research endeavors in the Congo, leading up to her 18-year commitment to studying and safeguarding mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Utilizing a wealth of seldom-seen archival footage, numerous letters penned by Fossey, and interviews with her friends and colleagues, the series, narrated by Sigourney Weaver, delves into the circumstances surrounding Fossey’s murder. It also examines the investigation and trial of her research student, Wayne McGuire, who was convicted in absentia by Rwandan authorities for her murder.