ReMastered: The Lion's Share

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ReMastered: The Lion's Share is a 2019 American documentary directed by Sam Cullman and written by Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist. It follows South African journalist Rian Malan as he investigates the origins of the famous song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and the people who wrote it. The film examines the controversy and legal battles over who wrote and deserved credit for the song, one of pop music’s most recognizable tunes. It stars Rian Malan, Solomon Linda, and Delphi Linda, and was released on Netflix on May 17, 2019. The runtime is 84 minutes and the language is English.