OUR GORONGOSA
Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique has become one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife restoration stories. After a decade of renewed protection, Gorongosa’s large mammal population has increased tenfold to over 100,000 animals. But the park must also find a way to co-exist with the 200,000 people living in surrounding communities. Dominique Gonçalves, a young African elephant ecologist, shares the inspiring story of how Gorongosa is becoming a new model for wildlife conservation and community development. By bringing large-scale, long-term healthcare, agriculture support, and girls’ education to surrounding communities, Gorongosa is redefining the identity and purpose of this national park.
Director: James Byrne
60 mins
Country of origin/production: US/Mozambique
STOLEN APES – BUANOI
The only gorilla in Thailand has spent the last 30 years in a concrete cage on the 7th floor of a high-rise zoo. Sinjira Apaitan is looking to change that.
Director: Colin Sytsma
11 mins
Country of origin/production: US/Thailand
Recorded Q & A follows the film.