“I hope they’re coming to rescue us…” National Geographic has debuted an official trailer for a fascinating rescue documentary film titled Lost in the Jungle, telling a remarkable true story just like the other doc The Rescue before. After a deadly plane crash strands 4 young siblings deep in the Colombian rainforest, a dramatic rescue mission unfolds, uniting Indigenous trackers and the military in a race against time. Four Indigenous siblings survived 40 days in Colombia’s jungle after a plane crash in May 2023. The film shows their story through footage, recreations, and animation, highlighting Indigenous-military cooperation and traditional knowledge. This was also turned in the Netflix doc series The Lost Children already – now here’s a doc film about it. From National Geographic Doc Films and Oscar-winning filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi & Jimmy Chin, along with Emmy Award-winning director Juan Camilo Cruz, Lost in the Jungle is a gripping tale of survival, courage and hope. Available for streaming in a few weeks on Disney+ after premiering at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival this weekend. A remarkable story with so many elements to it not just a rescue. // Continue Reading ›
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