About the film

Jane Goodall dedicated her life to the study of great apes and the protection of the environment. A pioneer of modern ethology, she also served as a United Nations Messenger of Peace since 2002. She passed away on October 1, 2025.

The film Jane Goodall – Reasons for Hope is an uplifting journey across the globe, highlighting powerful initiatives that are driving real change. It shines a light on inspiring stories that encourage action — here and now.

Featured in the film:

• The regreening of Sudbury, an internationally recognized ecological restoration project.
• The reintroduction of the American bison by the Blackfoot Nation.
• The dramatic migration of the northern bald ibis, an endangered bird crossing the Alps.
• The actions of young people involved in Roots & Shoots, the global youth program founded by Jane to empower the next generation of changemakers.

These initiatives are enriched with archival images documenting Jane’s early work as a chimpanzee researcher in Tanzania.

From start to finish, the film embodies Jane’s four pillars of hope:

1. The intelligence and creativity of the human mind
2. Nature’s ability to regenerate
3. The energy and commitment of young people
4. The indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity

Together, these pillars offer compelling reasons to believe in a better future.

Jane profoundly changed the way we see the living world. This film is both a tribute to her life’s work and a call to carry her mission forward toward a future that is more just, more sustainable, and more humane.

Follow Jane on an inspiring journey filled with hope for generations to come.