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'''''Rhino Man''''' is a feature-length documentary about the courageous [[South Africa|South African]] [[Park ranger|field rangers]] who risk their lives to protect the [[Rhinoceros|rhinos]] from being poached to extinction. It's a film by the Global Conservation Corps produced by Friendly Human and directed by [[John Jurko II]], Matt Lindenberg, and Daniel Roberts. It features the late, [[Anton Mzimba]], the Head of Ranger Services at the [[Timbavati Private Nature Reserve]], who was assassinated in 2022 as the film was being completed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Film About Murdered Wildlife Ranger Whose Story Moved Prince William Released on Anniversary of Death (Exclusive) |url=https://people.com/rhino-man-movie-moved-prince-william-gets-streaming-release-8682677 |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>
'''''Rhino Man''''' is a feature-length documentary about the [[South Africa|South African]] [[Park ranger|field rangers]] who protect the [[Rhinoceros|rhinos]] from being poached by crime syndicates. It's a film by the Global Conservation Corps produced by Friendly Human and directed by [[John Jurko II]], Matt Lindenberg, and Daniel Roberts. It features the late, [[Anton Mzimba]], the Head of Ranger Services at the [[Timbavati Private Nature Reserve]], who was assassinated in 2022 as the film was being completed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Film About Murdered Wildlife Ranger Whose Story Moved Prince William Released on Anniversary of Death (Exclusive) |url=https://people.com/rhino-man-movie-moved-prince-william-gets-streaming-release-8682677 |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
''Rhino Man'' follows Anton Mzimba as he and his team battle to protect the rhinos. Anton faces long deployments away from family, dangerous working conditions, and constant threats to his life.<ref>{{Cite web |last=globalconservationcorps |title=RHINO MAN The Movie |url=https://rhinomanthemovie.org/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |language=en-US}}</ref>
''Rhino Man'' follows Anton Mzimba as he and his team battle to protect the rhinos. Anton faces long deployments away from family, dangerous working conditions, and constant threats to his life.<ref>{{Cite web |last=globalconservationcorps |title=RHINO MAN The Movie |url=https://rhinomanthemovie.org/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |language=en-US}}</ref>


Nearby, a ranger trainer, Ruben de Kock, laments the loss of his best friend and business partner, as he and his wife, Marianne, struggle to take a group of 41 candidates through a rigorous ranger selection at the Southern African Wildlife College.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Theresa |first=Sowry |date=4 March 2019 |title=A change of guard at the African Field Ranger Training Services Division |url=https://wildlifecollege.org.za/a-change-of-guard-at-the-african-field-ranger-training-services-division/ |website=Southern African Wildlife College}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Stringer-Holden |first=Bridget |date=Jul 25, 2024 |title=The 'rhino men' who risk their lives to save the last rhinos |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/what-on-earth-rhino-man-1.7274396 |url-status=live |work=CBC News}}</ref>
Nearby, a ranger trainer, Ruben de Kock, laments the loss of his best friend and business partner, as he and his wife, Marianne, struggle to take a group of 41 candidates through a ranger selection at the Southern African Wildlife College.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Theresa |first=Sowry |date=4 March 2019 |title=A change of guard at the African Field Ranger Training Services Division |url=https://wildlifecollege.org.za/a-change-of-guard-at-the-african-field-ranger-training-services-division/ |website=Southern African Wildlife College}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Stringer-Holden |first=Bridget |date=Jul 25, 2024 |title=The 'rhino men' who risk their lives to save the last rhinos |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/what-on-earth-rhino-man-1.7274396 |url-status=live |work=CBC News}}</ref>

It's a race to inspire the next generation to care for the rhinos and the natural world, before poachers and habitat loss wipe out one species after another.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=RHINO MAN The Movie |url=https://rhinomanthemovie.org/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |language=en-US}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
With over 1,200 rhinos killed in a year, 2014 became the height of the rhino poaching crisis in South Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 January 2015 |title=South Africa confirms 2014 worst on record for rhino poaching - Wildlife Trade News from TRAFFIC |url=https://www.traffic.org/news/south-africa-confirms-2014-worst-on-record-for-rhino-poaching/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=www.traffic.org |language=en}}</ref> It was also the year the legendary ranger trainer, Martin Mthembu, was lost in a tragic car accident.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ELI |date=2014-08-05 |title=We lost a great man, a great professional, a great ranger |url=https://earthleagueinternational.org/2014/08/06/lost-great-man-great-professional-great-ranger/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=Earth League International |language=en-US}}</ref> Martin trained thousands of rangers during his life while working with his business partners, Ruben and Marianne De Kock, at the African Field Ranger Training Services (A.F.R.T.S).<ref>{{Cite web |last=WildlifeCollege |date=2018-04-27 |title=Training in Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India - Southern African Wildlife College |url=https://wildlifecollege.org.za/training-in-kaziranga-national-park-assam-india/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> He was a mentor to many, including conservationist and filmmaker, Matt Lindenberg.
With over 1,200 rhinos killed in a year, 2014 became the height of the rhino poaching crisis in South Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 January 2015 |title=South Africa confirms 2014 worst on record for rhino poaching - Wildlife Trade News from TRAFFIC |url=https://www.traffic.org/news/south-africa-confirms-2014-worst-on-record-for-rhino-poaching/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=www.traffic.org |language=en}}</ref> It was also the year the ranger trainer, Martin Mthembu, was lost in a car accident.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ELI |date=2014-08-05 |title=We lost a great man, a great professional, a great ranger |url=https://earthleagueinternational.org/2014/08/06/lost-great-man-great-professional-great-ranger/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=Earth League International |language=en-US}}</ref> Martin trained rangers during his life while working with his business partners, Ruben and Marianne De Kock, at the African Field Ranger Training Services (A.F.R.T.S).<ref>{{Cite web |last=WildlifeCollege |date=2018-04-27 |title=Training in Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India - Southern African Wildlife College |url=https://wildlifecollege.org.za/training-in-kaziranga-national-park-assam-india/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |language=en-US}}</ref>


Matt studied at the Southern African Wildlife College and trained rangers with Martin for 6 years. When Martin passed, Matt set out to honor his legacy by founding the Global Conservation Corps (GCC) in 2015 and promptly making a promise to tell the rangers stories.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bea |title=About Global Conservation Corps {{!}} Connecting Communities & Wildlife |url=https://globalconservationcorps.org/about/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=Global Conservation Corps |language=en-US}}</ref> These stories soon attracted a small team of filmmakers, and eight years later, the fledgling project grew into what is now a feature-length documentary.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-05 |title=Rhino Man's Tribute to a Friend and the Future |url=https://www.popmatters.com/rhino-man-john-jurko-interview |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=www.popmatters.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
Matt studied at the Southern African Wildlife College and trained rangers with Martin for 6 years. When Martin passed, Matt set out to honor his legacy by founding the Global Conservation Corps (GCC) in 2015 and promptly making a promise to tell the rangers stories.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bea |title=About Global Conservation Corps {{!}} Connecting Communities & Wildlife |url=https://globalconservationcorps.org/about/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=Global Conservation Corps |language=en-US}}</ref> These stories soon attracted a small team of filmmakers, and eight years later, the fledgling project grew into what is now a feature-length documentary.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-05 |title=Rhino Man's Tribute to a Friend and the Future |url=https://www.popmatters.com/rhino-man-john-jurko-interview |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=www.popmatters.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
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== Premieres & Release Dates ==
== Premieres & Release Dates ==
''Rhino Man'' had its world premiere at a private screening with [[William, Prince of Wales|Prince William of Wales]] and [[Duchess of Edinburgh|Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh]] hosted by the Prince's organization [[United for Wildlife]], a program of [[Royal Foundation|The Royal Foundation]]. This took place on June 13th, 2023 at the Cinema in the [[Battersea Power Station]], [[London]] to an audience of 150 officials from finance, transportation, law enforcement, and NGOs supporting the battle against [[illegal wildlife trade]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2023 |title=The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Edinburgh attend screening of documentary film RHINO MAN |url=https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2023-06-14/the-prince-of-wales-and-the-duchess-of-edinburgh-attend-screening-of |website=The Royal Family}}</ref> Orlat Ndlovu, who took Anton's place as the Head of Ranger Services at the [[Timbavati Private Nature Reserve]], spoke to the audience about the loss of Anton and the continued efforts of the rangers in the face of threats to their lives.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cohen |first=Sophie |date=2023-06-13 |title=The Prince of Wales celebrates wildlife rangers at special screening of documentary film RHINO MAN |url=https://royalfoundation.com/the-prince-of-wales-celebrates-wildlife-rangers-at-special-screening-of-documentary-film-rhino-man/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=Royal Foundation |language=en-GB}}</ref>
''Rhino Man'' had its world premiere at a private screening with [[William, Prince of Wales|Prince William of Wales]] and [[Duchess of Edinburgh|Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh]] hosted by the Prince's organization [[United for Wildlife]], a program of [[Royal Foundation|The Royal Foundation]]. This took place on June 13th, 2023 at the Cinema in the [[Battersea Power Station]], [[London]] to an audience of 150 officials from finance, transportation, law enforcement, and NGOs working together to combat [[illegal wildlife trade]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2023 |title=The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Edinburgh attend screening of documentary film RHINO MAN |url=https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2023-06-14/the-prince-of-wales-and-the-duchess-of-edinburgh-attend-screening-of |website=The Royal Family}}</ref> Orlat Ndlovu, who took Anton's place as the Head of Ranger Services at the [[Timbavati Private Nature Reserve]], spoke to the audience about the loss of Anton and the continued efforts of the rangers in the face of threats to their lives.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cohen |first=Sophie |date=2023-06-13 |title=The Prince of Wales celebrates wildlife rangers at special screening of documentary film RHINO MAN |url=https://royalfoundation.com/the-prince-of-wales-celebrates-wildlife-rangers-at-special-screening-of-documentary-film-rhino-man/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=Royal Foundation |language=en-GB}}</ref>


On the 25th of September 2023, ''Rhino Man'' hosted it's first public premiere at a sponsored pre-screening event at the 2023 [[Jackson Wild|Jackson Wild Media Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pre-release Screening: RHINO MAN |url=https://app.swapcard.com/widget/event/2023-jackson-wild-summit/planning/UGxhbm5pbmdfMTQ0MzIyOQ== |website=Swap Card}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=linzettacalitz |date=2023-09-06 |title='Rhino Man' brings Lowveld rangers' daily battle to the world |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/lowvelder/news-headlines/2023/09/06/rhino-man-brings-lowveld-rangers-daily-battle-to-the-world/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Lowvelder |language=en-US}}</ref>The film was also selected as a finalist in the categories of Conservation Long - Form and People & Nature.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Media Awards |url=https://www.jacksonwild.org/2023-media-awards |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Jackson Wild |language=en-US}}</ref>
On the 25th of September 2023, ''Rhino Man'' hosted it's first public premiere at a sponsored pre-screening event at the 2023 [[Jackson Wild|Jackson Wild Media Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pre-release Screening: RHINO MAN |url=https://app.swapcard.com/widget/event/2023-jackson-wild-summit/planning/UGxhbm5pbmdfMTQ0MzIyOQ== |website=Swap Card}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=linzettacalitz |date=2023-09-06 |title='Rhino Man' brings Lowveld rangers' daily battle to the world |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/lowvelder/news-headlines/2023/09/06/rhino-man-brings-lowveld-rangers-daily-battle-to-the-world/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Lowvelder |language=en-US}}</ref>The film was also selected as a finalist in the categories of Conservation Long - Form and People & Nature.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Media Awards |url=https://www.jacksonwild.org/2023-media-awards |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Jackson Wild |language=en-US}}</ref>


On the 2nd of March 2024, ''Rhino Man'' had its official festival premiere at the [[Boulder International Film Festival]] at the Adventure Pavilion in Grace Commons church.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 Boulder International Film Festival |url=https://biff2024.eventive.org/schedule/65c3d82cf807ec09baeeae47 |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=biff2024.eventive.org}}</ref>
On the 2nd of March 2024, ''Rhino Man'' had its festival premiere at the [[Boulder International Film Festival]] at the Adventure Pavilion in Grace Commons church.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 Boulder International Film Festival |url=https://biff2024.eventive.org/schedule/65c3d82cf807ec09baeeae47 |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=biff2024.eventive.org}}</ref>


The ''Rhino Man'' team went on a four city international premiere tour with the rangers starting in [[Hoedspruit]], [[South Africa]] on 13th June 2024. The traveling team included directors [[John Jurko II]] and Matt Lindenberg, rangers Orlat Ndlovu and Leitah Mkhabela, and ranger trainers Ruben and Marianne De Kock. They were flown by sponsors [[Air Canada]] and [[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]] to [[New York City|NYC]], [[Toronto]], and [[Atlanta]], where they hosted events supported by additional sponsors including [[Deloitte]], [[Quantifind]], and ManchesterCF.<ref>{{Cite web |last=newsherald |date=2024-06-20 |title=New film honours Mzimba's life |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/letaba-herald/news-headlines/local-news/2024/06/20/new-film-honours-mzimbas-life/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Letaba Herald |language=en-US}}</ref>This group of partners came to know and support ''Rhino Man'' because of their connection to the [[United for Wildlife]] network and their concerted efforts to combat wildlife crimes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Film About Murdered Wildlife Ranger Whose Story Moved Prince William Released on Anniversary of Death (Exclusive) |url=https://people.com/rhino-man-movie-moved-prince-william-gets-streaming-release-8682677 |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>
The ''Rhino Man'' team hosted a four city international premiere tour with the rangers starting in [[Hoedspruit]], [[South Africa]] on 13th June 2024. The traveling team included directors [[John Jurko II]] and Matt Lindenberg, rangers Orlat Ndlovu and Leitah Mkhabela, and ranger trainers Ruben and Marianne De Kock. They were flown by sponsors [[Air Canada]] and [[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]] to [[New York City|NYC]], [[Toronto]], and [[Atlanta]], where they hosted events supported by additional sponsors including [[Deloitte]], [[Quantifind]], and ManchesterCF.<ref>{{Cite web |last=newsherald |date=2024-06-20 |title=New film honours Mzimba's life |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/letaba-herald/news-headlines/local-news/2024/06/20/new-film-honours-mzimbas-life/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Letaba Herald |language=en-US}}</ref>This group of partners came to know and support ''Rhino Man'' because of their connection to the [[United for Wildlife]] network and their concerted efforts to combat wildlife crimes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Film About Murdered Wildlife Ranger Whose Story Moved Prince William Released on Anniversary of Death (Exclusive) |url=https://people.com/rhino-man-movie-moved-prince-william-gets-streaming-release-8682677 |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>


''Rhino Man'' released on [[Apple TV+|Apple TV]], [[Google Play]], [[YouTube]], and [[Vimeo on Demand]] on 26th July 2024 in memory of the 2nd anniversary of the loss of the lead ranger, [[Anton Mzimba]]. One week later on 2nd of August 2024, ''Rhino Man'' was released on [[Amazon Prime Video]] in memory of the 10th year anniversary of the loss of ranger trainer, Martin Mthembu, who was honored in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=newsherald |date=2024-06-20 |title=New film honours Mzimba's life |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/letaba-herald/news-headlines/local-news/2024/06/20/new-film-honours-mzimbas-life/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Letaba Herald |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghai |first=Rajat |date=2024-07-31 |title=World Ranger Day 2024: 'Rhino Man' details dangers faced by these wildlife protectors at every instant |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/world-ranger-day-2024-rhinoman-details-dangers-faced-by-these-wildlife-protectors-at-every-instant |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Down To Earth |language=en}}</ref>
''Rhino Man'' released on [[Apple TV+|Apple TV]], [[Google Play]], [[YouTube]], and [[Vimeo on Demand]] on 26th July 2024 to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the death of [[Anton Mzimba]]. One week later on 2nd of August 2024, ''Rhino Man'' was released on [[Amazon Prime Video]] to commemorate the 10th year anniversary of the death of Martin Mthembu.<ref>{{Cite web |last=newsherald |date=2024-06-20 |title=New film honours Mzimba's life |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/letaba-herald/news-headlines/local-news/2024/06/20/new-film-honours-mzimbas-life/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Letaba Herald |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghai |first=Rajat |date=2024-07-31 |title=World Ranger Day 2024: 'Rhino Man' details dangers faced by these wildlife protectors at every instant |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/world-ranger-day-2024-rhinoman-details-dangers-faced-by-these-wildlife-protectors-at-every-instant |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Down To Earth |language=en}}</ref>


== Awards & Nominations ==
== Awards & Nominations ==

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Rhino Man
Rhino Man poster: artwork by Marcel van Luit
Poster art by Marcel van Luit
Directed byJohn Jurko II
Matt Lindenberg
Daniel Roberts
Produced byMatt Lindenberg
Justin Walker
John Jurko II
StarringAnton Mzimba
Martin Mthembu
Ruben De Kock
Marianne De Kock
Prince William of Wales
CinematographyNick Smith
John Jurko II
Edited byJacob Ross
Cristian Lora Troncoso
Music bySimón Wilson
Production
company
Global Conservation Corps
Friendly Human
Release date
July 26, 2024
Running time
96 minutes
CountriesUnited States, South Africa
LanguagesEnglish, Xitsonga, Zulu, Afrikaans

Rhino Man is a feature-length documentary about the South African field rangers who protect the rhinos from being poached by crime syndicates. It's a film by the Global Conservation Corps produced by Friendly Human and directed by John Jurko II, Matt Lindenberg, and Daniel Roberts. It features the late, Anton Mzimba, the Head of Ranger Services at the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, who was assassinated in 2022 as the film was being completed.[1]

Synopsis

Rhino Man follows Anton Mzimba as he and his team battle to protect the rhinos. Anton faces long deployments away from family, dangerous working conditions, and constant threats to his life.[2]

Nearby, a ranger trainer, Ruben de Kock, laments the loss of his best friend and business partner, as he and his wife, Marianne, struggle to take a group of 41 candidates through a ranger selection at the Southern African Wildlife College.[3][4]

History

With over 1,200 rhinos killed in a year, 2014 became the height of the rhino poaching crisis in South Africa.[5] It was also the year the ranger trainer, Martin Mthembu, was lost in a car accident.[6] Martin trained rangers during his life while working with his business partners, Ruben and Marianne De Kock, at the African Field Ranger Training Services (A.F.R.T.S).[7]

Matt studied at the Southern African Wildlife College and trained rangers with Martin for 6 years. When Martin passed, Matt set out to honor his legacy by founding the Global Conservation Corps (GCC) in 2015 and promptly making a promise to tell the rangers stories.[8] These stories soon attracted a small team of filmmakers, and eight years later, the fledgling project grew into what is now a feature-length documentary.[9]

Production

The production of Rhino Man began in 2015 when South African conservationist, Matt Lindenberg of the Global Conservation Corps (GCC), connected with Friendly Human, an Atlanta, Ga based video production company. They partnered to tell the stories of the rangers in South Africa and were soon capturing footage on the ground near Kruger National Park.

From 2015 to 2018, the team made five trips to South Africa, capturing interviews and developing the story. In February of 2018, John Jurko II took a position at Friendly Human. Two months later he took the lead in completing Rhino Man along with Matt. In July of 2018, Matt and John raised funds through GCC to complete a two week production trip to South Africa.[10]

On that trip they captured the ranger selection which appears in the film, along with further fleshing out Anton Mzimba's storyline. They had the fortune of meeting filmmaker Phillip Hattingh, who gave them hours of archival footage of the late Martin Mthembu.[11]

In 2020, the Global Conservation Corps took full ownership of the project. John Jurko II flew to South Africa in March to further flesh out the storyline when he was locked down with Matt for nine months because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[12]

The Rhino Man team partnered with composer Simón Wilson to create an original score for the film.[13]With the help of Executive Producer, Robert Bath, they connected with Sipho Mchunu and Mandisa Dlanga, two famous musical artists from the Johnny Clegg's South African bands, Juluka and Savuka, respectively. Working with Sipho and Mandisa, the team created Rhino Man's title track, "Who Will Step Up?"[14]

Color and Finishing was completed by Company 3.[15]

Anton Mzimba Assassination

On the night of July 26th, 2022, after months of threats, Anton Mzimba, was caught off guard and approached by men asking for water for their broken-down car. As Anton went to help the men they gunned him down in front of his family, shooting his wife in the stomach, and taking shots at his children. Anton died on the way to the hospital due to his wounds. His wife made a full recovery. No one has yet to arrested for his murder.[16]

Anton's murder occurred as the production of Rhino Man was nearing completion.[17] His death set the project back by two years, as the team made tough decisions in how to complete the film with the loss of their main subject and friend. They decided to first support his family by raising funds for his children's future education, creating the Anton Mzimba Education Trust (AMET).[18]

This loss also connected the Rhino Man team to Prince William of Wales, who spoke with Anton on a Microsoft Teams call in November of 2021. Prince William conversed with Anton on the subject of fighting the illegal wildlife trade from the front-lines. Eight months later, when Anton was murdered, Prince William tweeted, "I'm deeply saddened to learn of the killing of Anton Mzimba who I spoke to in November...Those responsible must swiftly be brought to justice."[19]

Soon after John Jurko II and Matt Lindenberg were invited to the United for Wildlife Global Summit in London, where they spoke about the loss of Anton and his story encapsulated within the movie.[20]This led to further support from the Prince and United for Wildlife over the coming years.[21]

Premieres & Release Dates

Rhino Man had its world premiere at a private screening with Prince William of Wales and Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh hosted by the Prince's organization United for Wildlife, a program of The Royal Foundation. This took place on June 13th, 2023 at the Cinema in the Battersea Power Station, London to an audience of 150 officials from finance, transportation, law enforcement, and NGOs working together to combat illegal wildlife trade.[22] Orlat Ndlovu, who took Anton's place as the Head of Ranger Services at the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, spoke to the audience about the loss of Anton and the continued efforts of the rangers in the face of threats to their lives.[23]

On the 25th of September 2023, Rhino Man hosted it's first public premiere at a sponsored pre-screening event at the 2023 Jackson Wild Media Awards.[24][25]The film was also selected as a finalist in the categories of Conservation Long - Form and People & Nature.[26]

On the 2nd of March 2024, Rhino Man had its festival premiere at the Boulder International Film Festival at the Adventure Pavilion in Grace Commons church.[27]

The Rhino Man team hosted a four city international premiere tour with the rangers starting in Hoedspruit, South Africa on 13th June 2024. The traveling team included directors John Jurko II and Matt Lindenberg, rangers Orlat Ndlovu and Leitah Mkhabela, and ranger trainers Ruben and Marianne De Kock. They were flown by sponsors Air Canada and Emirates to NYC, Toronto, and Atlanta, where they hosted events supported by additional sponsors including Deloitte, Quantifind, and ManchesterCF.[28]This group of partners came to know and support Rhino Man because of their connection to the United for Wildlife network and their concerted efforts to combat wildlife crimes.[29]

Rhino Man released on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Vimeo on Demand on 26th July 2024 to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the death of Anton Mzimba. One week later on 2nd of August 2024, Rhino Man was released on Amazon Prime Video to commemorate the 10th year anniversary of the death of Martin Mthembu.[30][31]

Awards & Nominations

References

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  2. ^ globalconservationcorps. "RHINO MAN The Movie". Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  3. ^ Theresa, Sowry (4 March 2019). "A change of guard at the African Field Ranger Training Services Division". Southern African Wildlife College.
  4. ^ Stringer-Holden, Bridget (Jul 25, 2024). "The 'rhino men' who risk their lives to save the last rhinos". CBC News.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "South Africa confirms 2014 worst on record for rhino poaching - Wildlife Trade News from TRAFFIC". www.traffic.org. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  6. ^ ELI (2014-08-05). "We lost a great man, a great professional, a great ranger". Earth League International. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  7. ^ WildlifeCollege (2018-04-27). "Training in Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India - Southern African Wildlife College". Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  8. ^ Bea. "About Global Conservation Corps | Connecting Communities & Wildlife". Global Conservation Corps. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  9. ^ "Rhino Man's Tribute to a Friend and the Future". www.popmatters.com. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
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