A Campus Program on Wildlife Crimes, Security, and Justice
This impact screening experience combines a feature-length documentary with curated dialogue to explore conservation, stewardship, and the human reality of protecting the natural world.
RHINO MAN is an award-winning documentary that takes audiences inside the lives of frontline wildlife rangers working to protect endangered species, preserve ecosystems, and defend communities on the front lines of conservation.
The film centers on the life and legacy of Anton Mzimba, a senior ranger whose leadership and courage embodied the global fight to protect wildlife and those who stand in defense of it.
11 Awards, 33 Festivals, 50+ Impact Screenings
“RHINO MAN IS A REMARKABLE FILM THAT SERVES AS A STARK REMINDER OF THE DAILY SACRIFICES RANGERS MAKE IN THE BATTLE AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME."
Prince William
The Prince of Wales
President of United for Wildlife
🌱 WHY THIS MATTERS TO ORGANIZATIONS
Conservation at the Front Lines
Environmental protection is no longer an abstract idea — it is a daily, lived reality for those working to protect endangered species and fragile ecosystems. RHINO MAN places organizations inside the real world of conservation work, where biodiversity protection, community safety, and ecosystem preservation intersect.
It connects environmental stewardship to long-term ecological stability, economic resilience, and global sustainability.
Stewardship as Shared Responsibility
Conservation is not the responsibility of one group or sector alone. The film frames stewardship as a collective obligation — one that spans institutions, communities, organizations, and generations.
It invites reflection on:
- Long-term environmental responsibility
- Intergenerational stewardship
- The protection of shared natural resources
Rangers as Guardians of People and Place
Rangers are more than conservation workers. They protect ecosystems, communities, and stability in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions. The film follows their daily reality, showing the human cost and responsibility carried by those who protect wildlife on the front lines.
RHINO MAN centers the dignity, courage, and humanity of those who stand between destruction and preservation.
Sustainability Beyond Symbolism
Sustainability is often discussed in abstract terms. This screening experience grounds it in lived reality by showing what conservation work looks like beyond policy language and surface-level commitments.
It creates space for organizations to engage with sustainability as practice, not branding. It connects values to tangible responsibility and long-term impact.
Community, Dignity, and Human Impact
Conservation is inseparable from human dignity. Communities living alongside protected landscapes are directly shaped by conservation policy, environmental protection, and resource management.
The film highlights the interconnectedness of people, land, and wildlife, reinforcing the need for ethical, community-centered approaches to environmental responsibility.
Leadership, Responsibility, and Moral Clarity
At its core, RHINO MAN is a story about responsibility, leadership, and consequence. It raises questions about values, integrity, and the role institutions play in shaping a more sustainable future.
It offers organizations a space for dialogue around values, integrity, global responsibility, and the role institutions play in shaping a more sustainable future.
“RHINO MAN HIGHLIGHTS THE IMMENSE DEBT WE OWE TO RANGERS, THE TRUE HEROES IN OUR EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE WORLD'S WILDLIFE."
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute
& UN Messenger of Hope
🌍 RHINO MAN IMPACT SCREENING OPTIONS
Flexible organizational engagement experiences designed for NGOs, foundations, mission-driven companies, and values-aligned organizations.
Each option includes the full RHINO MAN and can be tailored to your audience, mission, and engagement goals.
Impact Screening Experience
OPTION 1:
A mission-aligned screening experience designed to create meaningful engagement around conservation, stewardship, and environmental responsibility. This format centers the film as the foundation for reflection, dialogue, and organizational alignment.
What’s included
- Organizational license to screen RHINO MAN
- High-quality digital film file (4K, 95 mins)
- Official poster, trailer, and communications assets
- Curated discussion and engagement guide
- Flexible screening rights that allow organizations to host public events, community gatherings, or fundraising initiatives
Best for
Internal team events, partner organizations, NGO programming, foundations, sustainability initiatives, and mission-driven organizations.
Screening + Conversation
OPTION 2:
This experience pairs the documentary with a live conversation led by the filmmaker, creating a deeper engagement around conservation, responsibility, and real-world impact. Audiences connect the story to broader questions of stewardship, leadership, and global responsibility.
What’s included
- Everything in the Impact Screening Experience
- Live or virtual conversation with filmmaker John Jurko II
- Moderated dialogue and audience Q&A
- Curated themes tailored to your organization’s mission and focus areas
Best for
Organizational leadership events, NGO summits, ESG initiatives, sustainability programming, partner gatherings, and mission-aligned convenings.
Flexible Hybrid Engagement
OPTION 3:
Designed for distributed teams and global organizations, this model allows participants to engage with the film asynchronously while still creating a shared impact experience through conversation and dialogue. It removes scheduling barriers while preserving meaningful engagement.
What’s included
- Time-limited organizational screening access
- Flexible internal viewing windows
- Optional live or virtual conversation with the filmmaker
- Facilitated discussion or panel format
- Custom engagement structure for distributed audiences
Best for
Global organizations, hybrid teams, international NGOs, multi-site organizations, and distributed networks.
(Experiences can be tailored to your organization’s mission, audience, scale, and engagement goals.)
🦏 ABOUT THE FILM
A world most people never see.
A legacy we must protect.
RHINO MAN is the true story of South African field rangers working to protect endangered rhinos and preserve some of the world’s most fragile ecosystems.
At its heart is Anton Mzimba, a senior ranger whose leadership, discipline, and moral clarity shaped a generation of conservation professionals. As new recruits undergo the demanding realities of ranger training, the film follows the human cost, responsibility, and resilience required to stand in defense of wildlife and community.
Supported by Prince William and Dr. Jane Goodall, RHINO MAN becomes a tribute to stewardship, courage, and long-term responsibility. It is a story of purpose, leadership, and the people who choose to protect the natural world rather than stand by as it disappears.
“RHINO MAN STANDS AS A TESTAMENT TO THE RANGERS' UNBREAKABLE WILL AND COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING SOUTH AFRICA'S RHINOS, COMPELLING AUDIENCES TO REFLECT ON THEIR OWN ROLE IN THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST WILDLIFE CRIME."
Gohar A. Petrossian, Ph.D.
Professor
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
City University of New York
🎤 ABOUT THE SPEAKER
John Jurko II
John Jurko II is the filmmaker behind RHINO MAN and the founder of the Justice for Anton campaign, an international initiative supporting accountability and ranger protection following the death of ranger Anton Mzimba. His work sits at the intersection of conservation, environmental protection, and frontline field realities.
He has spoken at institutions and global forums including the United for Wildlife Global Summit, The Explorers Club, the World Ranger Congress, FINTRAC’s World Wildlife Day, the Jackson Wild Media Awards, and with organizations such as Air Canada and Deloitte.
Through firsthand experience, fieldwork, and long-term engagement with ranger communities, John offers organizations a grounded perspective on stewardship, responsibility, and the human realities behind conservation work.
Available for in-person and virtual engagements, conversations, and organizational events.
🏆 RECOGNITION & GLOBAL IMPACT
RHINO MAN has been recognized internationally for its contribution to conservation storytelling, ranger protection, and global environmental awareness. The film has received multiple awards and honors, and has been featured at major conservation, leadership, and institutional events around the world.
Its impact extends beyond festivals into real-world engagement with organizations, conservation bodies, global institutions, and mission-driven partners.
HIGHLIGHTS
Prince William and Duchess Sophie meeting the rangers before the screening of RHINO MAN, hosted by United for Wildlife in London.
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🛡️ SOCIAL IMPACT
Justice for Anton Mzimba
Rangers around the world face real and escalating risks in the line of duty, protecting wildlife, ecosystems, and communities on the front lines of conservation.
In July 2022, Anton Mzimba, a senior ranger featured in the film, was assassinated by a poaching syndicate in South Africa. His murder transformed RHINO MAN from a documentary into part of a broader, ongoing effort to support ranger protection, accountability, and justice.
In response, the Global Conservation Corps launched the Justice for Anton campaign to support the investigation, protect Anton’s former team, and pursue accountability in one of the most high-profile wildlife crime cases in recent years.
The campaign has since:
✍️ Collected over 100,000 petition signatures
💰 Raised more than $35,000 to support the investigation and offer a reward
🛡️ Provided specialized off-duty security training for Anton’s ranger team
🤝 Secured engagement from senior law enforcement officials
🌍 Garnered international media coverage and support from global leaders
🧒 Raised $70,000 for Anton’s children’s education
Today, RHINO MAN functions not only as a film, but as a platform for broader ranger advocacy, conservation protection, and awareness of the risks faced by those who defend wildlife and ecosystems worldwide.
Learn more at justiceforanton.org.
“ONE OF THOSE EXPERIENCES THAT MAKES YOU PROUD TO BE A HUMAN, WHICH IS RARE THESE DAYS, AND FILLS YOU WITH A TINY DRIP OF HOPE."
Wazowski94
Letterboxd 5 Star Reviewer
Watched on an Air Canada Flight
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Available for organizational screenings, mission-aligned engagements, and impact experiences with NGOs, foundations, and values-driven organizations worldwide.
We’ll help design the right format based on your mission, audience, and goals.
(Available with English, Spanish, and French subtitles.)
