Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, Jane Goodall – Reasons for Hope is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire viewers to make a difference in the world around them.
Featured stories — such as the worldwide-recognized Sudbury regreening story, the re-introduction of the American bison by the Blackfeet Nation, the northern bald ibis’ migration over the Alps, and inspiring youth-led initiatives involved in Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots — are accompanied by historic footage of Jane’s beginnings as a chimpanzee researcher.
From start to finish, the film reinforces the four reasons for hope, according to Jane, to foster tremendous optimism for the future: the amazing human intellect, the resilience of nature, the power and dedication of young people, and the indomitable human spirit.
Jane revolutionized how we view the world. Join her on this adventure of inspiration and hope.
Jane Goodall studying chimpanzees in Gombe.© 2023 Cosmic Picture
Jane Goodall joining the regreening efforts in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.© 2023 Cosmic Picture
Loon swimming in the clean waters of one of the 300 lakes in the city of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.© 2023 Cosmic Picture
Jane Goodall with members of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana, USA.Jane Goodall with members of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana, USA for the re-introduction of the American bison to their tribal lands.
© 2023 Cosmic PictureHerd of American bison in Montana, USA.© 2023 Cosmic Picture
Field of solar panels in Arizona, USA.Wind and solar power are now the cheapest ways to generate electricity in Arizona.
© 2023 Cosmic PictureA Carbon Collect MechanicalTree in Arizona, USA.These “trees” are one thousand times more efficient than natural trees at removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
© 2023 Cosmic PictureJane Goodall witnessing the rescue efforts of the northern bald ibis in Switzerland.© 2023 Cosmic Picture
The northern bald ibis’s migration over the Alps.© 2023 Cosmic Picture
A northern bald ibis.© 2023 Cosmic Picture