– Featuring the Videography and Photography of Todd Gustafson and the Narration of Jane Goodall; Now Available to Stream Below –
About To the Ends of the Earth: East Africa
Most people will never experience first-hand the wonders of East Africa, one of the last wild places on Earth. But now viewers can vicariously enjoy the incredible landscape of East Africa and the amazing creatures that inhabit it with the documentary To the Ends of the Earth: East Africa.
To the Ends of the Earth: East Africa features the videography and photography of award-winning wildlife photographer Todd Gustafson. The film is narrated by renowned primatologist, ethologist, anthropologist, and UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall.
In the film, Gustafson, who was raised in Tanzania, points out techniques he has developed throughout his career, including how to “read” wildlife behavior and capture decisive moments as the drama of the animals’ lives unfolds.
Mother leopards keep their babies safely hidden away for weeks. These two cubs were out for the first walk of their young lives. Photo by Todd Gustafson from the To the Ends of the Earth Collection ©Todd Gustafson 2018
Follow Gustafson on a thrilling look inside the life-and-death, day-to-day existence of zebras, giraffes, elephants, and more. He exquisitely captures a number of stirring moments in time – the dramatic moment of a kill; the touching moment of a mother lovingly grooming her young; the tense moment between two males as they fight over a mate; and the heart-stopping moment as a mother gives birth to a new offspring while wondering if a predator is on the hunt nearby.
Zebra stallions keep watch over their family groups. When danger is near or if it’s time to move to new grazing areas, the stallion voices his distinctive bray. Photo by Todd Gustafson from the To the Ends of the Earth Collection ©Todd Gustafson 2018
To the Ends of the Earth: East Africa is set to an original music score written by Gustafson and performed by the Nashville Music Scoring Orchestra. The film artfully combines images and music to reflect the rhythm of East Africa, providing a captivating look into an incredible world that viewers might never see otherwise. It also explores the commonalities that all these species share – both with each other, and with humans.
Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) is the presenting station for To the Ends of the Earth: East Africa. It is distributed nationally by American Public Television (APT).
