Jane

About Jane

"Jane" is a 2017 American biographical documentary film directed by Brett Morgen that tells the story of primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist Jane Goodall. Filled with previously unseen footage of Jane Goodall's expeditions and research in Africa, the film offers an intimate portrait of the trailblazing woman who revolutionized our knowledge of primates.

Making / Production

Director Brett Morgen and crew poured over hundreds of hours of archival footage to create a compelling narrative from Jane Goodall's early years in Gombe. The film benefited from the innovative technology of National Geographic, which allowed it to restore and digitize previously unexplored material.

Actors

• Jane Goodall - Played herself. She allowed the cameras unprecedented access to her work, revealing her extraordinary dedication and daring.
• Hugo Van Lawick - Played himself. He was a world-renowned wildlife videographer and Jane Goodall's first husband. His stunning visuals helped bring the story to life.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Jane was not a trained scientist when she began her work and research in Gombe.
• The footage used in the film was discovered in 2014 in the National Geographic archives.
• The movie was primarily created from over 100 hours of never-before-seen footage.

Awards

"Jane" was critically acclaimed and won numerous awards, including the Critics' Choice Documentary Award for Best Documentary, and it was also nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 90th Academy Awards.

Quotes

• "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Jane Goodall.
• "The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves." - Jane Goodall.

Music and Soundtrack

• The film was scored by Philip Glass, one of America's most distinguished composers.
• Its orchestral score does a fantastic job capturing the magnificence of the African landscape and the profundity of Jane's studies and discoveries.