Milking the rhino

People who associate Africa only with jungles filled with wild animals are forgetting the people there who are trying to make a living raising crops or livestock. How can African governments balance conservation of the habitat and wildlife with the needs of the indigenous peoples? This exploration of the issues looks at the history of this problem and at some of the solutions that have been put in place. Focusing on the Masai of Kenya and the Himba of Namibia, the film chronicles their culture and dependence on cattle and how ecotourism has begun to provide a new means of support. It also examines how after years of ignoring the needs of these groups, the Kenyan and Namibian governments are now working with them to find additional ways to sustain their communities. This beautiful film shows the African landscape at its finest. Bonus features include a 54-minute version and scene selection. Images of dead and mutilated animals and topless women may disturb some viewers. Recommended for most libraries. [More at wwww.milkingtherhino.org.]-Danna Bell-Russel, Library of Congress (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.