` ` African Cats '' is a new film documenting the lives of Africa 's lions and cheetahs . The filmmakers spent more than two years following the great cats as they struggled to survive . During the course of filming , they got to know the distinct personalities of their subjects . They hope the film , billed as a ` ` real - life Lion Story , '' will increase audiences ' interest in conservation .
`` African Cats '' is a new film documenting the lives of Kenya 's lions and cheetahs . The filmmakers spent more than two years following the great cats as they struggled to survive . During the course of filming , they got to know the distinct personalities of their subjects . They hope the film , billed as a `` real-life Lion King , '' will spur audiences ' interest in conservation .