Jane

Jane Goodall with a chimp family. Photo courtesy of National Geographic Studios

This enthralling documentary centers on recently discovered film footage of naturalist Jane Goodall from the early years of her landmark chimpanzee research in Gombe National Park in Tanzania. Directed by Brett Morgen, the film reveals new information and insight into one of the most familiar figures in natural science and her passionate dedication to study. At Theatre N, Dec. 8-10.

Also at Theatre N in December: Sean Baker’s touching tale of marginalized citizens living in the shadow of Disney World, The Florida Project, Dec. 1-3; Victoria and Abdul, directed by Stephen Frears, Dec. 8-10; and a pair of documentaries Dec. 15-17, Bill Nye: The Science Guy and Frank Serpico. For specific dates and times, visit theatren.org.

Mark Fields
Mark Fields has reviewed movies for Out & About since October 2008. In addition, he has written O&A profiles of documentarian Harry Shearer and actress Aubrey Plaza. Over the years, Mark also has written on film for several publications in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and his home state of Indiana, where he also served as on-air movie critic for Indianapolis’s public radio station. Mark spent the fastest 22 minutes of his life as an unsuccessful contestant on Jeopardy…sadly, there were no movie questions.
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