A Permanent Addition to Your Library's Collection
RHINO MAN is an award-winning documentary on wildlife conservation, the rangers who risk their lives to protect endangered species, and the global fight against wildlife crime. It is a story that reaches across conservation and environmental studies, wildlife ecology, criminal justice, African and area studies, and film.
Filmed over seven years in South Africa, it follows the field rangers who stand between the last rhinos and the poaching syndicates hunting them, and centers on Anton Mzimba, a revered head ranger whose murder in 2022 became the story's devastating turning point.
Licensed for perpetual access, hosted on your library's own platform, and available to your entire community — students, faculty, and the public — with no subscriptions or recurring fees.
11 Awards, 33 Festivals, 50+ Impact Screenings
“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
📚 WHY LIBRARIES LICENSE RHINO MAN
Yours to Keep, for Good
License RHINO MAN once and keep it in your collection permanently. There are no subscriptions, annual renewals, per-view charges, or ongoing hosting fees paid to us.
It becomes a lasting library asset, the digital equivalent of a book on the shelf, rather than a title you must continue paying to access.
Hosted on Your Own Platform
Add the film to your streaming server, Kaltura, Panopto, or another institutionally managed platform and provide access through your existing authentication system.
Your library controls access and availability, with no third-party paywall or distributor subscription standing between your patrons and the film.
Access for Your Whole Community
Provide access to students, faculty, staff, and other authorized users, on campus or remotely, along with walk-in patrons using the library.
There are no simultaneous-user limits, allowing an individual patron, an entire class, or your broader community to watch when needed.
Accessibility and Language Support
English SDH captions are included in both SRT and VTT formats, supporting accessibility review and compatibility with common library streaming platforms.
Latin American Spanish and French subtitles are also provided in both formats, along with a complete English transcript.
Ready to Catalog and Promote
Receive ready-to-use catalog and rights metadata in Excel and CSV formats, making RHINO MAN easier to ingest, describe, manage, and discover.
The delivery package also includes cover art, key art, production stills, logos, the official trailer, a press kit, and promotional assets.
Ready for Teaching and Research
The perpetual license includes course reserves, LMS embedding, classroom use, and recurring faculty assignments, allowing the film to support courses year after year.
An 18-page educational resource guide and focused discussion guide help librarians, instructors, and program leaders turn the film into a meaningful learning experience.
CHOOSE YOUR LIBRARY LICENSE PACKAGE
Every option begins with a perpetual institutional license.
Add a screening or filmmaker conversation to launch the film for your community while keeping it available for years to come.
Perpetual Library License
OPTION 1:
Add RHINO MAN to your digital collection with permanent institutional access and no recurring fees.
What your library receives
- Perpetual streaming and educational-use rights
- 1080p H.264 feature master (95 minutes)
- English SDH, Latin American Spanish, and French files in SRT and VTT
- Full English transcript
- Catalog metadata in Excel and CSV
- Cover art, key art, stills, logos, and official trailer
- 18-page educational guide, discussion guide, press kit, and promotional materials
Best for
Academic and public libraries • media collections • subject liaisons • electronic-resources teams.
License + Screening Bundle
OPTION 2:
SAVE $200 ON THE SCREENING. Pair the perpetual license with public-performance rights for one hosted screening. Introduce the film through a shared event, then keep it available in your collection.
What’s included
- Everything in the Perpetual Library License
- One library, campus, or community screening
- $200 deducted from the standard screening fee
- Private screening access and downloadable event file
- Event-planning and promotion toolkit
- Posters, stills, trailer, and social-media graphics
- Facilitator, discussion, and social-impact materials
Best for
Collection launches • public programs • campus partnerships • One Book/One Community initiatives • conservation events.
License + Screening + Filmmaker Q&A
OPTION 3:
Build a signature event around the perpetual license and screening with a live or virtual conversation featuring director John Jurko II.
What’s included
- Everything in the License + Screening Bundle
- Live or virtual filmmaker conversation
- Moderated audience Q&A
- Pre-event planning with your library or programming team
- Suggested moderator themes and discussion prompts
- Filmmaker biography and headshot for promotion
Best for
Featured library programs • lecture series • donor or member evenings • high-visibility campus and community events.
A LICENSE YOUR REVIEW TEAM CAN APPROVE
Our concise license is written for the way libraries acquire media. Authorized users include remote and walk-in patrons, governing law is left to your institution, and we do not ask the library to indemnify us. Your perpetual access remains in place even if the distributor ever ceases to operate.
“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
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
John Jurko II
John Jurko II is the filmmaker behind Rhino Man and the founder of the Justice for Anton Mzimba Campaign, an international effort supporting justice and accountability following the murder of ranger Anton Mzimba. His work bridges 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 library 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 live and virtual library programs, collection launches, and community events.
“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
🏆 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
REQUEST RHINO MAN LIBRARY LICENSE DETAILS
Tell us about your library, audience, and intended use. We’ll reply with pricing, delivery information, and the license option that best fits your institution.
Choose the perpetual license on its own, add a screening at a $200 savings, or ask about a filmmaker Q&A.
(Available with English, Spanish, and French subtitles.)
