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Extreme Tribe: The Mbendjele of the Congo
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The documentary series Extreme Tribe provides a rare look into the lives of the remote Mbendjele tribe. Told from a unique female perspective, filmmaker Livia Simoka spends five months with this community of hunter-gatherers living harmoniously within the jungle of the Republic of the Congo.
Almost entirely cut off from the outside world and inaccessible by road, Livia is welcomed by a close-knit family who treat her as their own. She is fully immersed in their daily lives from sharing in unexpected tragedies to observing the significance of tribal traditions like female tooth sharpening.
Traditionally they are regarded as egalitarian, with women on a broadly equal footing with men, but as Livia gains insight into their common practices including polygamy, she reveals a darker truth where domestic violence and male domination is still prevalent. Over the months she learns of the Mbendjele’s unique ways of surviving in the isolated rainforest and also discovers threats to their way of life, both from hostile neighbours and a new road that is planned to be built through their land.
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@FreeDocumentary Месяц назад

Almost entirely cut off from the outside world and inaccessible by road, filmmakerLivia Simoka is welcomed by a close-knit family who treat her as their own. She is fully immersed in their daily lives from sharing in unexpected tragedies to observing the significance of tribal traditions like female tooth sharpening. Traditionally the Pygmies are regarded as egalitarian, with women on a broadly equal footing with men, but as Livia gains insight into their common practices including polygamy, she reveals a darker truth where domestic violence and male domination is still prevalent. Over the months she learns of the Mbendjele's unique ways of surviving in the isolated rainforest and also discovers threats to their way of life, both from hostile neighbours and a new road that is planned to be built through their land.

@user-go6tu1li3l Месяц назад

I need the 🎬 movie,if she produces it with Mel gibsons help it would be a classic😢

@Tbubbless Месяц назад

I LOVED that she lived with them for a while and not just visited and made a documentary off of it. She learned their way of life and bonded with them. Really good documentary!!

@cygoody697 Месяц назад

yea shes dope asf for that not like these other personalities who go for one day faking it for the camera

@atagany Месяц назад

Oh God, I watched this long documentary from the beginning to the end in one sitting. It’s captivating. I came to love Mama and Papa, and their caring nature overlaps with my own parents. Their generosity must be something to do with their hunting and gathering egalitarian lifestyle. Truly beautiful people.

@laurasanford4203 Месяц назад

I love how they yell out their frustrations in the morning and then get on with enjoying their day.

@-KingOfKhaos Месяц назад

Probably one of the most in-depth and content-rich documentaries I’ve ever viewed… Livia and the production crew did an incredible job on this one!

@ellenbarnette2080 8 дней назад

It was absolutely amazing this got a 10 out of 10 for me ❤

@theresamiles2443 Месяц назад

As I sit here 😢 crying and typing, this has got to be the most informative, educational and loving documentary I’ve ever watched. I Pray Mama, Papa, and the entire family much happiness and success. Kudos to you Livia and your film crew. Sorry for any misspellings ❤️ 🙏

@Phjghh Месяц назад

Crying and typing are banned.

@matildamarmaduke1096 Месяц назад

@@Phjghhdamn just when I thought it was safe banned again

@luckygirlme6068 Месяц назад

Definitely crying also

@CupOfTea834 Месяц назад

I did not comment until I watched the entire documentary. Livia, please understand how much I appreciate your documentary. I am watching a lot of those on You tube and always thought there are not enough around from a woman's point of view. You delivered and you exceeded in showing us such a beautiful and insightful view of a tribe. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I cried in the end as the tribe saw you as a daughter and I hope you continue showing us such powerful testimonies of people who value everything we have forgotten. Much love from the UK.

@ebonymoses213 Месяц назад

This was such a treat. They need a reality show. I feel so close to mama and her daughter. Encore ❤

@luckygirlme6068 Месяц назад

I just Love Mama,Papa and her family..I hope this young lady goes back to see them..u can tell they genuinely love her

@GarouLady Месяц назад

I love these longer documentaries. It's not just spend a week with someone. it's longer time, learning their culture and intimate familial ways. Definitely keeping this in my playlist for later watching.

@beermonger1 Месяц назад

Even in the middle of nowhere, there's still drama.

@ravidavis1847 Месяц назад

It's the center of their universe. Get it.

@WanjikuMaina Месяц назад

So long as there's people, there will be drama

@sandraace8481 Месяц назад

Drama is everywhere

@MegaJohnwesly Месяц назад

😂

@ieatoil2516 2 дня назад

😭ts was so interesting like the drama is crazy

@melindathomas21 Месяц назад

As a fan of free Documentary.. i want to Thank you for the extraordinary opportunity to view your Documentary ❤ i literally watched it 3 times to make sure i miss nothing !!! I can't imagine what you experience while filming this beautiful family ! I have to say the most sad part was the baby monkey 🐒. It broke my heart to witness this 💔. THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤❤❤

@CCobraProductions 24 дня назад

This journalist, Livia and her camera man (or crew) deserves an award for this documentary. I was edified beyond belief. The farewell was emotional.

@sheylisiabaxter2241 Месяц назад

The way I am crying and so full of joy watching this documentary .... I hope you are able to visit and help them some with this story . I love how they loved you.

@virgorising8123 Месяц назад

I saw this in three parts not too long ago. Thank you for posting the documentary in full. This was the best one I’ve watched on the Pygmy tribe. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@FreeDocumentary Месяц назад

thank you

@fribelenesoliven4305 Месяц назад

Such a great documentary film ever done to portray the very simple life of the natives, without even worrying of their food, how they gonna eat, or where they gonna find it. They always trusted that they will always be provided of what the need at the present. Nice knowing they rituals, cultures and tradition. No matter what, people strive to live according to their daily needs. They also know how to be happy in their own simple way.

@Kentrello Месяц назад

This Doc had me crying when their family died. I just lost my grandma. I feel very connected to my people of africa. This was a beautiful doc. Thank you.

@mmacutgirl8 Месяц назад

So sorry for your loss.... but I'm sure she's watching over you as we speak❤❤🙏

@islandgirl9479 Месяц назад

I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏🏽

@sarah2kings Месяц назад

I'm from Kenya and this video shows a whole different world. Most time I was sad..but at the same time envious of their simplistic way of life. Thank you for such a comprehensive video.

@oumabaros Месяц назад

Humble people living their humble, peaceful, and happy lives...am fearful the road will come with logging and disrupt this happy settlement...greetings from Kenya!

@hildabay-od8267 Месяц назад

Its not peaceful...theres fight even in the middle of the n8ght😂😂😂

@grizzlymullet2329 27 дней назад

Peaceful!?!? There’s absolutely nothing peaceful about these tribes! What a stinking nightmare they have going on. No humility either, they are constantly hurting one another! Yelling, fighting and yelling some more! Geez, if they didn’t have the modern world to maybe give them the slight possibility of modernizing, they would remain in the Stone Age for another 10,000 years. Great documentary though!

@vinctv- Месяц назад

This is the Best Documentary of all time, I bet this lady Livia is a Star,

@jmcneil4504 Месяц назад

By far the best documentary I’ve ever watched!

@Bers3rk_tv Месяц назад

This has been the most fascinating documentary I've watched. Please keep us update with your host family and everyone else there. Amazing.

@DarrenandJanLewis Месяц назад

Agreed. So beautiful. I cried as they said goodbye and immediately looked for an update video to see how things changed for her family after the road. Then I saw this was JUST posted two weeks ago! Wow.

@katiesoto1768 13 дней назад

My mom had an dna ancestral test done for Mother’s Day, and we found out that my mother is not of Mexican heritage as she was led to believe her entire life, but she is of 50% African American 30% pygmy tribe of the Congo 20% Of Nigerian descent Our whole lives we were stripped from our real heritage! My mom was devastated that she was misled and had missed out on her heritage almost her whole life! I’m proud of whatever heritage our family may be. ❤

@road66runner3 Месяц назад

Ive learned more about the pygmies in this one documentsry than most ive watch becsuse she took the time to get personal and to ask deep questions and it gives us deeper insight ratber than just going out and watching them hunt. She was far more respectful and understanding when it came to their practices including their food preperation and ive seen lots of men unable to handle what she did. This girl is tough. Sensitive but tough. Its crazy watching their gov do essentially what we did to Native Americans, gave them a bottle of liquor and made some big promises and said things that the pygmies dont fully comprehend. Its sad seeing this happen the world over and in another 100 years tribal life will be a rarity.

@sharonsmith1505 16 дней назад

Are there any Caucasian villages, like these on the earth.

@simwaduncan777 Месяц назад

Thank you for these beautiful documentaries. 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪👏👏👏👏

@user-ik3fo9jm9i Месяц назад

This culture and the people are absolutely beautiful. What a gift they gave by inviting Livia there and allowing us to have a look into the intimate parts of human experience.

@sanibashir Месяц назад

Hi Livia This documentary has made me look how important it is to reflect on how other people are living and also realize how important it is to appreciate wherever you find yourself. Being African myself and close to such kind of tribes, i can relate to the life you must have been through while in that village, from sleeping on the ground to going into the forest to hunt and a lot of other activities you might have been involved in, it is incredible. This documentary made me look at the story of Ota Benda in 1905, i want to believe that he might be from this village or a nearby village. I felt sad for the lady that died, it could have been avoided, it could be something that can be treated easily in the hospital but due to lack of proper medical care unfortunately she succumbed to it. I wish they get the road constructed soon even though it will definitely affect their ways of life, but it can also save them from losing people to illnesses that are treatable. And oh! The teeth sharpening was really scary yet incredible. That dentist might need some more tools hahaha. Thank you Livia.

@KingCyrus-iw9yx Месяц назад

Very inspiring and touching Livia . A generation down the line will desire to follow your bravery and courage. Your Masambo was very hilarious 😂.

@evadiva721 Месяц назад

This truly captivated me from beginning to end! I would love to see a follow up in the future 💕

@maggieateka Месяц назад

Much love from 🇰🇪 Kenya

@onsasezablon7929 Месяц назад

Kenya wapi

@jimflask1164 Месяц назад

Soon the whole world will be united in prosperity and goodness. We met the new people and it's happening.

@mariselhernandez6818 Месяц назад

Thank you for this magnificent documentary. That proves that we, humans, have the exact same issues, needs, and feelings no matter where we live in this planet. ❤

@MissOBSJansenxox Месяц назад

The baby monkey hit my heart & definitely made me sad. But I understand these folks have to do what is necessary to survive.

@victoriatoledo387 13 дней назад

One of the best ethnographic documentaries I have seen. What an adventurous heart Livia ❤

@stanleyjahnine4493 29 дней назад

this is the most beautiful and amazingly fantastic story I have ever seen,,so well documented,,much love ❤❤❤❤

@kunlehameen34 26 дней назад

This documentary is everything about life and what we should really live for. Happiness peace and to be contented. Much love to these beautiful people. ❤❤❤

@WiseWoman6 Месяц назад

I can't begin to put into words what I felt watching this. I felt moments of unconditional love, acceptance, gratitude just every emotion a person could feel. My heart absolutely broke for Mama losing her beloved daughter & grandchild. No mother or father should have to know what it feels like to bury one of their own children or their grandchild. I have a Love for the Family & people of Congo. Livia Thank you for opening my eyes to such a Beautiful, Amazing group of people. They have a special place in my heart as well as you Livia. Your documentary had me in tears so many times. Not only sad tears but tears of happiness as well. You have a beautiful talent Livia. Keep sharing your beautiful gift with the world Livia & to the Beautiful people of Congo, I pray you all are still living such a wonderful life filled with happiness, love & acceptance ❤❤😢😢

@natashazarah3566 Месяц назад

Awesome documentary Livia simoka ❤

@hiddenangel8515 Месяц назад

My favorite documentary 💕 i can't wait to see an update in the future l.

@WanjikuMaina Месяц назад

Watched the entire docu in one sitting, it was captivating. Thank you Livia and your team. Love mama and Papa and the pygmy community of Bonguida. Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪 PS: I come from a Kenyan Bantu tribe that has its roots in the Congo 😮

@ndiritum Месяц назад

This has to be the best human documentary I have ever watched. At the core of our humanity is peace and happiness, which this community knows how to restore as soon as it is destabilised. Livia is absolutely fantastic in the way she becomes part of this wonderful people.

@Jais328 15 дней назад

THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!! Your work is awesome! I was so caught up in the entire family/village and everyone was able to get a good cry out of me!!! Thank you so much for sharing this and I truly hope the new road does NOT ruin the last of the Hunter Gatherer groups.

@juliemcmurtrie2713 Месяц назад

Best documentary I've seen in a long time 😁👍🌸

@ZethuMayisela Месяц назад

Enjoyed this episode loved the drama . Mama and her family needs a reality show.😅

@jgc7189 Месяц назад

This is Amazing. Thank you for this project. Interesting to see some dudes are the same lame no matter where you go😅😅😅 Fantstic Work

@nyawirapurity2133 Месяц назад

Same old tigers ...he stripes never change....😂😂😂

@peggystoutemorin4529 Месяц назад

Isn't it the truth? Fools everywhere.

@yknowwhatcrys4791 17 дней назад

Admittedly, I saw how long this was and I was like I’m not watching this. I am so glad I did! Wonderful documentary and many thanks for showing/introducing this to us!

@kevinrayside8150 9 дней назад

One of the best documentaries I've seen in my life!!!!

@DrDMG2024 Месяц назад

I plan to start watching documentaries moving forward! Thank you

@Peter-uh5oo Месяц назад

This kind of experience is live changing. Those who have gone through this kind of experience will look at live from totally different anglers and surely appreciate and feel great full. Full respect to her. Only a handful of people can do it.

@Smartti_ Месяц назад

amazing part of life ! This is the most authentic and incredible , beautiful documentary seen in my life ! This MUST be promoted on National Geographic documentaries 🎉

@cyriletyang2422 Месяц назад

Phenomenal, very informative.. True definition of love yours!!

@Andrea-bw5lw Месяц назад

An amazing documentary. The best one I’ve ever seen. The people and culture are absolutely beautiful! This is very well put together and educational. I enjoyed it.

@FreeDocumentary Месяц назад

So happy you enjoyed and thank you for letting us know!

@gooodies4u1 Месяц назад

So beautiful to watch and show what in life really matters. The western world gets so caught up with stuff with forget to love and care like they do. The Bantu perfect example of the harshness when you get so called civilized only valuing monetary. That road will break that love and desire for just the essential and innocence of kids. But it will open them to health hospitals and education. But western education not needed if they want to continue their ancestry. As then it will eventually dissolve this beautiful co existence with god and earth.

@josephpecoul6532 16 дней назад

Loved every second of this video. Thank you very much to all who participated in bringing this video to life.

@selinabrooks3629 Месяц назад

Amazing just amazing!!!thank you so much.

@PlugRichMitch Месяц назад

I don’t really watch too many movies. These documentaries are entertaining and informative and keep you interested. Much thanks

@camillefoote5678 24 дня назад

How courageous Livia! I'm wondering how you kept from getting sick? Not being used to the jungle, that environment, and food.

@mastermassy7472 Месяц назад

Thank you ever so much for spending such a long time residing there while preparing this documentary,,,, For those who don't realize how difficult it is for a city girl to adapt to such a sociological change and live in such a new environment,,, that must have been an awarding task,,,,,, this episode in comparison made me realize all societal trends stem from man's natural nature while all tenets of Human Relationship finally enjoin in raw form ,,,,, I was sad and kinda tearful towards the end

@moryngerald6053 19 дней назад

This is by far the best documentary i have watched.i have clearly understood their way of life, personality and was entertained the whole time.Good job

@edithphillips5251 Месяц назад

Thank you for showing us this documentary 😁! Taking us with you on your journey such a beautiful place 🌹💞 I am grateful🎉 .

@liagenuine 19 дней назад

I love this lady’s spirit, she’s so genuine, relatable and humble ❤️…

@ireng714 Месяц назад

One of the best documentary, btw when was this originally shot? I need to see more of Livia Simoka`s documentaries 😊

@stanciuflorin5328 Месяц назад

Much love from Romania! wonderful person among wonderful people!

@kingcedric8701 13 дней назад

THIS WAS THE MOST INCREDIBLE THING IVE WATCHED!!!! LITERALLY WATCHED THE ENTIRE THING!!! ❤️

@tibenkanajames7355 Месяц назад

any other documentaries from Livia...i really loved this one😅

@nairolfnednilruz Месяц назад

What an impressing documentary! Don‘t stop, your so great in how you handle that. Big respect!!

@WANGBU-fs7eo Месяц назад

One of my fav. Documentary channel watching from Philippines ❤❤

@suzanmellis 26 дней назад

loved every moment of it. thank you.

@honourdumane1949 Месяц назад

the best documentary i have ever seen ... soooo beautiful

@gg3456-qr1yk 12 дней назад

Great documentary!! Really enjoyed it. I think Ill watch more female documentary makers! I like how she covered all angles of family life! Great job😊 I loved the part where she asked them to shut up so she could sleep. That still has me laughing😂

@elyanmuiruri1194 Месяц назад

I haven't finished the documentary but I'm already intrigued

@tobypg5542 Месяц назад

You did a fantastic video enjoyed every minute thank you.

@jb48999 Месяц назад

wow, just wow, well done and i truly wish all the best wishes to the people of bonguinda

@ruwaruwa1 Месяц назад

Masterpiece, goor work clear editing.. thumbs up 👍🏾

@krolli1234 Месяц назад

This was a phenomenal documentary.

@harshabhat1240 Месяц назад

I congratulate the entire team for this unique documentary. I also congratulate Mama & Papa for permitting to document the entire lifestyle of the village. My work is somewhat similar, collecting folk songs, dances & rituals here in southern India.

@JW-zc8nf 18 дней назад

So good, I loved it! Thank you Mama

@MargauxNyambura Месяц назад

The best documentary I have watched, great filming. Well documentary,I love it. The community is really kind and friendly. I wish the community good things in the future

@karagrasso 10 дней назад

I love this documentary, and I love watching you! You have a great personality and are so beautiful! This is my 1st time watching this channel amd I am so intrigued to see more videos.