Shot using ground breaking filmmaking techniques, "The Meerkats" is a revealing and entertaining look at one family's daily struggle for survival in the harshest environment on earth. But what makes these natives of the African plains even more remarkable is a family dynamic which bears an uncanny resemblance to our own. Whether they are going through the routines of daily life or locked in a very real battle to stay alive, "The Meerkats" is an inspiring look at how one family's connection to each other and their surroundings stands as a model of resilience and fortitude for us all.