CECIL, THE LION KING tells the story of one of the biggest wild lions in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, who was lured out of the animal reserve in 2015 and killed by an American dentist and trophy hunter. Celebrated for huge elephant herds and spectacular scenery, Hwange’s lions have captured the hearts and minds of all who visit, and this documentary comprises rare footage of those very special lions taken over a period of 18 years. Cecil, one magnificent beast popular with both tourists and researchers alike, was tragically destined to become one of Africa’s most famous animals with his untimely death. While his demise at the hand of hunters was splashed across the media, sparking fury and sadness in many, Cecil’s life leaves a noteworthy legacy and impact on conservation research.