Documentary filmmaker Brett Morgen has turned his camera on no shortage of fascinating subjects, in films like “The Kid Stays In The Picture,” “Chicago 10,” and “Cobain: Montage Of Heck.” Now, he’s profiling a woman whose work has inspired generations around the world.
“Jane” tells the story of conservationist Jane Goodall, whose pioneering work and research chimpanzees gave the animals a necessary voice and champion. And this new documentary, culled from a wealth of unseen material, promises to be a truly eye-opening look at a woman who has made history. Even more, the picture will feature a score by the great Philip Glass. Here’s the official synopsis:
Drawing from over 100 hours of never-before-seen footage that’s been tucked away in the National Geographic archives for over 50 years, Award-winning director Brett Morgen, tells the story of a JANE, young untrained woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Set to a rich orchestral score from legendary composer Philip Glass, the film offers an unprecedented, intimate portrait of Jane Goodall — a trailblazer who defied the odds to become one of the world’s most admired conservationists.
“Jane” premiered at TIFF, next screens at the New York Film Festival, and opens on October 20th. [Deadline]
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