The Life's Way: Wild Zambezi - A Documentary that Will Touch Your Heart @Sterkinekor #WildZambeiSeries

Sunday 9 June 2024

Wild Zambezi - A Documentary that Will Touch Your Heart @Sterkinekor #WildZambeiSeries

Hi Friends,

STER KINEKORS screening WILD ZAMBEZI:

Cinema Nouveau, Rosebank Mall (Johannesburg)
Brooklyn (Pretoria)
I’Langa (Mbombela)
V&A Waterfront (Western Cape)
Somerset Mall (Western Cape)
Tygervalley (Western Cape)
Maerua Mall (Windhoek, Namibia)
Manda Hill (Lusaka, Zambia)

Episode 1 – Everything is Connected (9 & 11 June)

Along the banks of the Mighty Zambezi River, lies one of Zambia’s most precious gems: The Lower Zambezi National Park. Home to hundreds of thriving bird, fish and wildlife species. But as economic pressure in the region grows, so does the pressure on Zambia’s natural resources. Ecologist David Ngwenyama has been on a mission to save this wild haven from the biggest threat in its history. Uncover the cultural and spiritual past of the Lower Zambezi, delve into Zambia’s founding father’s commitment to preserve its diverse natural heritage, and follow one man’s 10-year battle to save it all. A riveting episode of how the park came into being, and a relentless quest to protect this unique and fragile ecosystem.

Wild Zambezi - A Documentary that Will Touch Your Heart @Sterkinekor #WildZambeiSeries

Episode 2 – Protectors of The Park (16 & 18 June)

Huge strides have been made by those who have dedicated their lives to reducing poaching and growing the Lower Zambezi National Park’s wildlife and elephant populations, creating a thriving eco-tourism industry that stretches beyond the park’s unfenced borders. Increased local community engagement is necessary to create an environment in which humans and wildlife can coexist sustainably. This episode uncovers the symbiotic dance of conservation and ecotourism, illustrating how this intricate partnership not only safeguards wildlife but also sustains human livelihoods. Wild Zambezi. The battle for our world’s last nature strongholds has begun.

Episode 3 – The Changing Climate (23 & 25 June)

This episode explores communities living on the northern border of the Lower Zambezi National Park who are facing food insecurity due to climate change and turning to deforestation. A carbon credit project offers a solution to break this destructive cycle and provide alternative livelihoods. Protecting transfrontier corridors that are crucial in safeguarding ancient wildlife migration routes. But a mine in the Lower Zambezi National Park will most certainly put more pressure on the wildlife’s ability to seasonally migrate. Discover how to protect these last wildlife legacy landscapes and the corridors that so many species rely on.

Episode 4 – David & Goliath (30 June & 02 July)

Understanding the struggle of impoverished communities to the East of the Lower Zambezi National Park, it is easy to see why a mining project in the area would bring hope. Delving deeper into the Kangaluwi Copper mine, we look at its viability, potential environmental impacts, and how they got their mining license and environmental impact approval. As suspicions arise about the mining company’s motives, this episode reflects on ongoing efforts by conservationists, to improve the lives of those around the park. David Ngwenyama faces personal consequences, due to his involvement to try and stop the mine. Join him on his first and last visit to the park as he reflects on the severity of the situation. What precedent will this mine set for protected areas in Zambia, and Africa as a whole? There is still time to stop the mine.