Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope is a documentary film makeing its world premiere at Science North in Sudbury today.
"This inspirational production is Science North’s 7th giant screen film, the likes of which include Jane Goodall’s Wild Chimpanzees, released in 2002 to international acclaim," says a news release.
"In collaboration with the world's most famous ethologist and environmentalist, Dr. Jane Goodall, this film highlights her decades of work and inspires viewers to make a difference in the world. Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope takes audiences on a global journey to showcase good news stories that reinforce Jane's four pillars of hope: the resilience of nature, the power of youth, the indomitable human spirit, and the amazing human intellect."
Coupled with historic footage of Jane’s early years as a chimpanzee researcher, these four pillars are represented in inspirational stories such as: the migration of the Northern Bald Ibis over the Alps, the re-introduction of the American Bison to the Blackfeet Nation in Montana, the globally recognized Sudbury Regreening Story, technology advances in Arizona to combat climate change, and inspiring youth-led initiatives from Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots.
Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope will premiere this evening at 7 p.m. in Science North’s IMAX theatre in Sudbury.
Dr. Goodall will be in attendance to celebrate the film and deliver special remarks.
In conjunction with the film, Science North has produced learning tools available to educators, families and theatres worldwide to expand on the film's themes and provide hands-on activities for those inspired by Jane's work. Permanent visitor experiences will be on display at five partner attractions in Northern Ontario, including the Kenora Discovery Centre, Thunder Bay Museum, Cochrane Public Library, Sault Ste Marie Bushplane Heritage Centre, and North Bay Museum. These visitor experiences will host a 25-minute version of the film along with educational and interactive experiences that link to Dr. Goodall’s reasons for hope.
