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Milking the Rhino 
Directed by David E. Simpson Produced by David E. Simpson
Gordon Quinn
Jeannie R. Magill (co-producer)Music by Joel Diamond Cinematography Jason Longo Editing by David E. Simpson Distributed by Kartemquin Films Release date(s) February 16, 2009 Running time 83 minutes Country United States Language English
Masai
Swahili
OjihimbaMilking the Rhino is a 2009 documentary film, produced by Kartemquin Films, that examines the relationship between the indigenous African wildlife, the villagers who live amongst this wildlife and conservationists who look to keep tourism dollars coming in. Both the Maasai of Kenya and the Himba of Namibia have spent centuries as cattle farmers. With their lands being turned into protected game reserves, these ancient tribes have turned to tourism as a means of survival.[1]
While some environmentalists think that community-based conservation is ideal for these villagers, the dangers of drought and the starvation of their cattle remains a constant reality. Stuck between the always growing Western influence that wants Africa to remain a place for sight-seeing safaris and their own ancient cultures, the Maasai and Himba are at a crossroads of cultural change.[2]
The Kenyan section of the movie features interviews with Kinanjui Lesenderia, an Ndorobo Maasai elder at Il Ngwesi in Kenya, Ian Craig, former rancher and founder of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, James Ole Kinyaga, Senior Host of Kenya’s first community-owned and managed eco-lodge and Helen Gichohi, President of the African Wildlife Foundation.[3]
Produced by Kartemquin Films and directed by David E. Simpson, Milking the Rhino won numerous awards at multiple international film festivals, including Best Documentary at the Pan African Film Festival and San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.[4] On April 7, 2009, Milking the Rhino made its television premiere on PBS's Independent Lens.[5]
References
- ^ AWARD-WINNING MILKING THE RHINO, FEATURING AWF’S DR. HELEN GICHOHI, NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES African Wildlife Foundation. 20 Jan. 2010. Retrieved 21 Jan. 2011.
- ^ "Milking the Rhino" - Official site Kartemquin Films. Retrieved 19 Jan. 2011.
- ^ "Kenya". KARTEMQUIN EDUCATIONAL FILMS. http://milkingtherhino.org/kenya.php. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
- ^ the Rhino: Interview With The Associate Producer. Peace Center.org. 27 Oct. 2009. Retrieved 21 Jan. 2011.
- ^ "Independent Lens" Retrieved. 19 Jan. 2011.
External links
- Official site
- Kartemquin Films
- Independent Lens
- Milking the Rhino at the Internet Movie Database
- "Milking the Rhino" Official Trailer
- Jeannie Magill, co-producer of Milking the Rhino, interviewed on Conversations from Penn State
Kartemquin Films Founders Gordon Quinn • Jerry Temaner • Stan KarterActive Directors Gordon Quinn • Steve James • David E. Simpson • Maria Finitzo • Justine Nagan • Joanna Rudnick • Usama Alshaibi • Bill Siegel • Xan Aranda • Peter GilbertDocumentaries Home For Life (1967) • Inquiring Nuns (1968) • Taylor Chain (1980 & 1984) • Hoop Dreams (1994) • Vietnam, Long Time Coming (1998) • Golub (1998) • 5 Girls (2001) • Stevie (2002) • Refrigerator Mothers (2003) • The New Americans (2004) • Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita (2007) • At the Death House Door (2008) • In the Family (2008) • Milking the Rhino (2009) • Typeface (2009) • Prisoner of Her Past (2010) • No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson (2010) • A Good Man (2011) • The Interrupters (2011)Categories:- American films
- 2009 films
- 2000s documentary films
- American documentary films
- English-language films
- Ojihimba-language films
- Swahili-language films
- Documentary films about environmental issues
- Films shot in Namibia
- Films shot in Kenya
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