Jane Goodall Movies
- 2008
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World renowned primatologist and animal behavioral expert Jane Goodall leads this fascinating look at how animals communicate with humans, exchanging information with behavior that's as clear as the written word if you know what to look for. The documentary also examines the numerous instances in which primates have learned to utilize the English language by typing, signing, and more. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jane Goodall
A revolution in the primate community prompts world renowned primatologist Jane Goodall to make a return trip to the chimpanzee research station she made famous in this documentary that further explores both the social structures of the primate world and the remarkable career of the woman who dedicated her life to researching the fascinating creatures. When Goodall receives word that her favorite group of chimps has risen up against their bullying leader Frodo, and the ensuing power struggles have threatened the fragile social structure of the primates, Goodall's efforts to locate the exiled Frodo lead her to reminisce about the research that defined her career. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2002
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Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees is the home video version of the IMAX film about the 40-year career of Dr. Jane Goodall and her work with the chimpanzees of the Gombe Stream National Park on Lake Tanganyika in Africa. Original musical score by Johnny Clegg and Amin Bhatia. The 43-minute program explores Goodall's early days as a field researcher and introduces some of her chimpanzee companions. Narrated by Marc Strange and Goodall herself. The DVD release features an audio commentary track, behind-the-scenes documentary, and much more. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jane Goodall, Marc Strange, (more)
- 1999
In this inspiring documentary, a companion to Jane Goodall's memoir of the same name, the famed scientist and tireless environmental activist explores the connections between her work and her deep personal faith. From a restless childhood in England to the wilds of Africa and beyond, Goodall's life has taken a fascinating series of twists and turns, and here she draws upon that vast experience, calling people to defend and preserve the natural world in the name of God and humanity. Harrison Ford narrates, while Bobby McFerrin and Yo-Yo Ma provide a rich, African-themed soundtrack. ~ Sarah Welsh, All Movie Guide
- 1996
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The phrase National Geographic is synonymous with colorful exposes of faraway cultures and the environments in which they survive. This 30-year special is the ultimate highlight reel that documents some of the best adventures and the accompanying spectacular backdrop that film has ever captured. Narrated by actor Richard Kiley, this video accurately dictates the wonders of this universe, from the bottom of the ocean with undersea explorer extraordinaire Jacques Cousteau to the famous first American expedition to the top of the world, Mount Everest. With clips spanning 114 programs and a multitude of countries, this educational experience is a tribute to the natural order. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Come meet some of Jane Goodall's favorites: David Graybeard, who has a fondness for bananas, Grandma Flo, who in caring for her baby chimps teaches Jane a trick or two, and a clever baby chimp who scoops up termites with grass blades. Features Goodall's conversations with her chimps, who taught her their language during the thirty years she lived with them in Tanzania. The middle of the Goodall trilogy includes footage of Goodall's life, from childhood to her growing love affair with chimpanzees. It follows her current efforts to protect chimps around the world, including those in U.S. labs and zoos and those kept as pets in Africa. Though the film touches on some of the serious threats to chimpanzees, it also captures the playful nature of these intelligent and fascinating primates. ~ Gayla Mills, All Movie Guide
- 1990
As the world's foremost authority on chimpanzees, Jane Goodall is the ideal guide in this heartwarming documentary. The remarkable similarity between humans and chimpanzees is apparent from the opening of the film in the lush forest on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Here the chimpanzees live -- much like humans -- in family units, make tools, and express complex emotions. Love, jealousy, friendship, and war are all presented, and further blur the distinctions between human and animal. In contrast, the film reveals the shocking conditions under which chimps suffer in research labs. Produced for HBO, Chimps is informative and beautiful, while also being quite strong in its conviction that chimpanzees deserve to live freely in their natural habitat. ~ Cara Saposnik, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Dr. Jane Goodall is best known for her pioneering work with chimpanzees in Africa. She was chosen by Dr. Louis Leakey, famous anthropologist and paleontologist, to take part in a chimpanzee study in the Gombe River Stream. In The Eminent Scientist: Jane Goodall: A Life in the Wild, she shares her memories of her work, and her discovery that chimps are able to make and use tools. In this series of films, young students from sixth grade and up will get a good look at how scientists can nurture an interest in their fields from a very early age. ~ Alice Day, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Until Jane Goodall came along, field studies of the life-cycles of major primates and mammals were a rare thing. Arrogant biologists somehow imagined that they understood all there was to know about these beings from their captive behaviors. This lavishly filmed documentary, sponsored by the National Geographic Society, draws upon her research into the behavior of a tribe of chimpanzees (and features many of those followed in her research) to show the character of their community over a period of twenty years. The story's main "characters" include Flo, the clan matriarch, and Fifi, whose ascension from "girlhood" to become the clan matriarch is shown. Obviously, this carefully crafted film took a very long time to create and features a fine script by Nancy LeBrun and is narrated by Britain's Helen Mirren. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- 1984
This documentary examines the nearly 30 years worth of primate research conducted by Jane Goodall. In 1960, Goodall arrived in Tanzania and became a fixture in the Gombe Reserve, a wildlife refuge. Here she began her lengthy study of wild chimpanzees and their social structure. By not interfereing in the chimps lives, but always being present, Goodall gained a moderate level of acceptance from her subjects, allowing her to observe the most intimate of these primates social interactions. National Geographic: Among the Wild Chimapanzees accompanies Goodall as she explains her work and points out several chimp actions for the camera, including a now famous scene of chimps using tools to gather food. ~ Ed Atkinson, All Movie Guide
