Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist
The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who fought to protect the vanishing African mountain gorillas, who was found brutally murdered in 1985.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Disney+
- Documentary
The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who fought to protect the vanishing African mountain gorillas, who was found brutally murdered in 1985.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Gorilla Girl
Wed, Dec 6, 2017 47 mins
As day broke on Dec. 27, 1985, cries of horror cut through the early morning mist. Wildlife legend Dian Fossey was found dead in her cabin on an isolated mountainside in Rwanda, the victim of a brutal machete attack. The world-famous icon fought to save mountain gorillas from extinction but made dangerous enemies who may have taken her life.
Episode 2
Dark Side of the Mountain
Wed, Dec 13, 2017 47 mins
After Dian Fossey's favorite gorilla, Digit, is slaughtered and her health begins to fail, Sir David Attenborough travels to Rwanda to film the gorillas. The result is one of television's most treasured experiences with animals in the wild. However, due to battles with the Rwandan government, Fossey is forced to return to the United States. During this period Fossey writes "Gorillas in the Mist" and becomes a global celebrity.
Episode 3
Murder on the Mountain
Wed, Dec 20, 2017 47 mins
Researcher Wayne McGuire was found guilty of Dian Fossey's murder after an unskilled investigation by the Rwandan police provided few clues to the mystery. McGuire fled the country before he could be arrested. At the murder trial a death sentence was passed on Wayne McGuire. He has lived with consequences of his conviction ever since. Did he really kill her or has he been the victim of a 32-year injustice? If not him, then who?