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PBS to Showcase Dr. Goodall's 'MATRIARCH' Miniseries in 2025

9/11/2025

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PBS will premiere the two-part miniseries "MATRIARCH" in Winter/Spring 2025.
The series features Dr. Jane Goodall, a renowned primatologist.
It narrates the story of Gremlin, the matriarch of the Kasekela chimpanzee troop in Gombe, Tanzania.
The miniseries explores themes of female power and motherhood, highlighting Gremlin's influence on chimpanzee behavior.
This project reflects over 60 years of Dr. Goodall's research.

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Story summary

PBS will premiere the two-part miniseries "MATRIARCH" in Winter/Spring 2025.
The series features Dr. Jane Goodall, a renowned primatologist.
It narrates the story of Gremlin, the matriarch of the Kasekela chimpanzee troop in Gombe, Tanzania.
The miniseries explores themes of female power and motherhood, highlighting Gremlin's influence on chimpanzee behavior.
This project reflects over 60 years of Dr. Goodall's research.