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CLASSIC: The Story of Max, South Africa's Famous, Crime-fighting Gorilla
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:52:15
Publish Date: 2024-12-07 12:00:00
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When confronted with a home invasion, Max the gorilla brought international fame to the Johannesburg Zoo and briefly became the city's most famous crime fighter. He received numerous endorsements, and a statue was erected in his honor. But what brought Max to this level of celebrity? In this week's Classic episode, Ben and Super Producer Max -- not the ape -- explore the story of a crime-fighting gorilla that became a symbol of justice in an intensely troubled South Africa.

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