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Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History

Co-directed by Adam White and British filmmaker Chris Chapman, this gripping nature documentary explores the phenomenon of mythical beasts and how they’ve become lore by interpreting and misinterpreting the natural world. Narrated by UK broadcaster Stephen Fry, the Harry Potter / Fantastic Beasts franchise are strongly alluded to, culminating in an interview with J.K. Rowling. Produced by London-based BBC.

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Stephen Fry examines how different cultures, parts of the globe and time periods throughout history have created the notion of mythical beasts.