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Jane( 2017)

TV-MADocumentary
75%
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It took a woman to unlock the secret of early man

Overview

Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. cast image

      Jane Goodall

      Herself

    2. cast image

      Hugo van Lawick

      Himself (archive footage)

    3. cast image

      Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick

      Himself (archive footage)

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    A review by Jay

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    Written by Jay on Mon Jan 22 2018
    Seeing Jane Goodall speak years ago in Portland was one the best speeches I’ve witnessed. Viewing this movie really brought that back into the front of my memory and had me tearing up during the first third of this documentary. What Jane Goodall did is nothing short of miraculous. As a young woman with no formal education in this area of study, she really gave no fucks and pursued her dream. Her determination to succeed in spite of the odds became a passion even before she realized her true purpose in Gombe. I’m not one to have idols but if I did she would be one. So goddamn inspiring in so...

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    Videos 1Backdrops 14Posters 10

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    1723379.00

    Keywords

    • africa
    • biography
    • nature
    • archive footage
    • chimpanzee
    • primatologist
    • observation
    • jane goodall
    • female scientist
    • wildlife photographer
    • conservationist
    • animal behaviour
    • animal intelligence