directed by: Brett Morgen, year: 2017
actors: Jane Goodall

Jane is a documentary by Brett Morgen that chronicles primatologist Jane Goodall's trailblazing work with wild chimpanzees. Through archival footage and newly unearthed material, the film traces her childhood curiosity, her field studies in Tanzania's Gombe National Park, and the personal toll of a career spent breaking barriers. With reflections from colleagues, the documentary crafts an intimate portrait of a woman who reshaped our understanding of animals, empathy, and humanity, inviting viewers into her world.

Tribute, Documentary, Biographical Documentary, Nature/Science, Chimpanzees