Earth Day Documentary Film Screening: Jane's Journey

Date
Tue April 11th 2017, 7:00 - 9:30pm
Location
Bechtel International Center
Earth Day Documentary Film Screening: Jane's Journey

Camera As Witness program present INDIVIDUAL TO UNIVERSAL series In celebration of the Earth Day Jane's Journey(111 min) Germany, Tanzania, UK     Director: Lorenz KnauerProducer: Philipp Schallhttp://www.unaff.org/2015/f_janes.htmlIf we are the most intellectual creature that has ever walked on the planet, how come we are destroying that planet? (Jane Goodall) Almost 25 years ago famed primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall gave up her career in order to devote her entire time and energy to the mission of saving our planet. She has taken on the responsibilities of a UN Messenger of Peace, and has been honored with countless awards.As this charismatic woman tells us about her life, she is shown among her beloved chimpanzees in Africa, as well as on her travels around the globe to spread her message that there is still hope for future generations.  This documentary offers an intimate portrait of the private person behind the world-famous icon, possibly the most fascinating woman of our time, whose scientific breakthroughs are considered to be among the most important of the past 100 years.  TUESDAY, April 11, 2017 7:00PM Bechtel International Center, Stanford University584 Capistrano Way, Assembly RoomFollowing the screening there will be a discussion with Dr. Nancy Marrick, MD, author of the book "Among Chimpanzees: Field Notes from the Race to Save Our Closest Relatives" (foreword by Jane Goodall) moderated by Jasmina Bojic, Camera as Witness Program Director and Founder of the international documentary film festival UNAFFFREE and open to the general public