This campus program combines a feature-length documentary with a moderated discussion to explore wildlife crime, frontline law enforcement, and global justice.
RHINO MAN is an award-winning documentary that takes audiences inside the hidden world of wildlife crime, where frontline rangers confront transnational poaching syndicates, corruption, and armed traffickers.
The film highlights the life and legacy of Anton Mzimba, a senior ranger who was assassinated for his work, and the continuing international effort to hold his killers accountable.
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
📚 RHINO MAN CAMPUS PROGRAM OPTIONS
Flexible campus-wide event designed for criminal justice, sociology, international crime and justice, global security, human rights, and environmental programs.
Each option includes the full RHINO MAN film and can be adapted to fit your budget, audience, and goals.
Wildlife Crime Screening
OPTION 1:
A powerful way to bring real-world environmental crime and global justice into your classroom or student community. This option focuses on the film itself, supported by curated materials that turn the screening into a meaningful academic and ethical conversation.
What’s included
- Campus license to screen RHINO MAN
- High-quality digital film file (4K, 95 mins)
- Official poster, trailer, and social media assets
- Faculty and student discussion guide
- Justice for Anton wildlife crime case brief
Best for
Criminal justice classes, environmental studies, student organizations, and smaller campus programs.
Screening + Filmmaker Q&A
OPTION 2:
This format pairs the documentary with a live conversation led by the filmmaker behind the Justice for Anton campaign. Students engage directly with the story, the investigation, and the realities of confronting organized wildlife crime on the front lines.
What’s included
- Everything in the Wildlife Crime Screening
- Live or virtual conversation with filmmaker John Jurko II
- Moderated Q&A on ranger law enforcement, organized poaching syndicates, and the fight for justice
Best for
Student Activities events, campus-wide screenings, and interdisciplinary programs — including sociology, international crime and justice, global security, human rights, law and justice, and peace and conflict.
Justice, Law & Conservation Campus Event
OPTION 3:
Designed as a high-impact campus experience, this option transforms the screening into a featured event centered on law, ethics, and global accountability. It combines cinema, keynote storytelling, and student engagement into a single signature program.
What’s included
- Everything in Screening + Q&A
- In-person keynote or featured talk by the filmmaker
- Red carpet or premiere-style setup (optional)
- Postcards, signage, and campus engagement materials
Best for
High-visibility events, lecture series, and flagship campus programs.
(Programs can be customized based on your budget, audience size, and campus goals.)
⚖️ WHY THIS MATTERS TO STUDENTS
A Real-World Case Study in Global Crime
Wildlife trafficking is not a fringe issue—it is one of the largest illegal trades on Earth, linked to organized crime, arms trafficking, corruption, and international smuggling networks. RHINO MAN places students inside this world through a true story that connects local violence to global criminal systems.
It offers a grounded illustration of how environmental crimes intersect with organized criminal activity, corruption, and global supply chains.
Law Enforcement at the Front Lines
The film follows rangers not as romanticized conservationists, but as frontline law-enforcement officers operating in remote, dangerous conditions. Students see how limited resources, legal gaps, and political pressure shape what justice looks like on the ground.
This gives students rare insight into:
- Environmental law enforcement
- Transnational crime investigation
- The ethical and human cost of policing in unstable regions
A True Story with Unresolved Justice
Anton Mzimba, a senior ranger featured in the film, was later assassinated for his work confronting poaching syndicates. His case remains part of an ongoing international justice effort.
This gives students something few documentaries can offer: a story that is still unfolding.
It raises questions about accountability, the rule of law, and what justice means when institutions fail.
Critical Thinking Beyond the Headlines
Students are used to seeing simplified narratives about wildlife and conservation. This program challenges them to think more deeply about:
- Who profits from illegal trade
- How corruption and violence intersect
- Why environmental crimes are often treated differently than other serious crimes
Inspiring Dialogue Across Disciplines
RHINO MAN connects to:
- Environmental law enforcement
- Transnational crime investigation
- The ethical and human cost of policing in unstable regions
That makes it especially powerful for campus-wide events that bring different departments and student groups into the same conversation.
A Rare Chance to Engage with the Story
When paired with a live or virtual Q&A, students don’t just watch a film—they can ask questions, challenge assumptions, and explore the real-world implications of what they’ve seen with the filmmaker behind the story.
This transforms a screening into an interactive learning experience that stays with students long after the event ends.
“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
🎤 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 effort seeking accountability for the murder of ranger Anton Mzimba. His work sits at the intersection of conservation, wildlife crime, and frontline law enforcement.
He has spoken at institutions and events including the United for Wildlife Global Summit, The Explorers Club, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, FINTRAC’s World Wildlife Day, the World Ranger Congress, Air Canada, Deloitte, and the Jackson Wild Media Awards.
Through firsthand experience and investigative storytelling, John offers students and audiences a rare view into how organized crime, corruption, and environmental exploitation intersect — and what justice looks like when the stakes are real.
Available for in-person and virtual campus programs.
“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
🏆 RECOGNITION & GLOBAL IMPACT
RHINO MAN has been recognized internationally for its reporting on wildlife crime, frontline ranger work, and global justice. The film has received multiple awards and nominations and has been screened at major conservation, law-enforcement, and policy events around the world.
HIGHLIGHTS
Prince William and Duchess Sophie meeting the rangers before the screening of RHINO MAN, hosted by United for Wildlife in London.
🛡️ SOCIAL IMPACT
Justice for Anton Mzimba
In July 2022, Anton Mzimba — a senior ranger featured in Rhino Man — was assassinated by a poaching syndicate in South Africa. His murder transformed the film from a documentary into part of an ongoing international justice effort..
In response, the Global Conservation Corps launched the Justice for Anton campaign to support the investigation, protect Anton’s former team, and pursue accountability for 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 is used not only as a film, but as a living case study in wildlife crime, justice, and the risks faced by those who enforce environmental law.
Learn more at justiceforanton.org.
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🦏 THE STORY
A war most people never see.
A hero the world must remember.
RHINO MAN is the true story of South African field rangers risking their lives to defend endangered rhinos from ruthless poaching syndicates.
At its heart is Anton Mzimba, a legendary ranger whose unwavering courage and leadership inspired a generation, putting him in the crosshairs of organized crime. As new recruits face the brutal demands of ranger training, the film builds toward a heartbreaking turning point that ignites a global call for justice and change.
With support from Prince William and Dr. Jane Goodall, RHINO MAN becomes a stirring tribute to Anton’s sacrifice and the rangers carrying his torch. It's a story of resilience, purpose, and the unbreakable spirit of those who refuse to stand by while our planet’s most iconic species are driven toward extinction.
“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
✉️ REACH OUT NOW
A powerful, flexible program exploring wildlife crime, law enforcement, and global justice through film and live conversation.
We’ll help you find the right format for your audience, timeline, and budget.
(Available with English, Spanish, and French subtitles.)
