Jane's Journey

Jane's Journey

Directed by Lorenz Knauer

2011107 min6.6 / 10

An inspiring biographical documentary that celebrates Jane Goodall's pioneering scientific work and lifelong environmental activism through intimate personal reflection and archival footage.

It would be hard to name anyone who has had more of an impact in the realm of animal research and wildlife conservation than Jane Goodall, whose 45 year study of wild chimpanzees in Africa is legendary. In Jane's Journey, we travel with her across several continents, from her childhood home in England, to the Gombe National Park in Tanzania where she began her groundbreaking research and where she still returns every year to enjoy the company of the chimpanzees that made her famous. Featuring a wide range of interviews and spectacular footage from her own private collection, Jane's Journey is an inspiring portrait of the private person behind the world-famous icon.

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  • Does Jane's Journey end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Jane's Journey easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Jane's Journey scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Jane's Journey violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Jane's Journey sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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