Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction (2013)
Best-selling author Sir Terry Pratchett, diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2007, has one last adventure he wants to go on. Eighteen years ago Terry had a life-changing experience in the jungles of Borneo, where he encountered orangutans in the wild for the first time. Now he is going back to find out what the future holds for these endangered species, and discover a new threat to their habitat that could push them to the brink of extinction. His Alzheimer's will make the trip an incredible challenge both physically and mentally, as he contemplates the role of mankind in the eradication of the planet's species, and considers his own inevitable extinction.
Director: Charlie Russell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: March 1, 2013
Cast
- Terry Pratchett - himself
Production: KEO Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Plant Kingdom: Hidden Life
Keywords
orangutan, ecology, extinction
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction about?
- Best-selling author Sir Terry Pratchett, diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2007, has one last adventure he wants to go on. Eighteen years ago Terry had a life-changing experience in the jungles of Borneo, where he encountered orangutans in the wild for the first time. Now he is going back to find out what the future holds for these endangered species, and discover a new threat to their habitat that could push them to the brink of extinction. His Alzheimer's will make the trip an incredible challenge both physically and mentally, as he contemplates the role of mankind in the eradication of the planet's species, and considers his own inevitable extinction.
- Who directed Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction?
- Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction was directed by Charlie Russell.
- Who stars in Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction?
- Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction stars Terry Pratchett.
- How long is Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction?
- Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction?
- Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction is a Documentary film.
- Where was Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction produced?
- Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction?
- The themes of Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction include: Plant Kingdom: Hidden Life.