Milking the Rhino (2009)

The documentary examines the relationship between the indigenous African wildlife, the villagers who live amongst this wildlife and conservationists who look to keep tourism dollars coming in. Both the Massai of Kenya and the Ovahimba of Namibia have spent centuries as cattle farmers. With their lands being turned into protected game reserves, these ancient tribes have turned to tourism as a means of survival. While some environmentalists think that community-based conservation is ideal for these villagers, the dangers of drought and the starvation of their cattle remains a constant reality.

Director: David E. Simpson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:
Country: Kenya, Namibia
Original Language: en

Keywords

human vs nature, namibia, kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Milking the Rhino about?
The documentary examines the relationship between the indigenous African wildlife, the villagers who live amongst this wildlife and conservationists who look to keep tourism dollars coming in. Both the Massai of Kenya and the Ovahimba of Namibia have spent centuries as cattle farmers. With their lands being turned into protected game reserves, these ancient tribes have turned to tourism as a means of survival. While some environmentalists think that community-based conservation is ideal for these villagers, the dangers of drought and the starvation of their cattle remains a constant reality.
Who directed Milking the Rhino?
Milking the Rhino was directed by David E. Simpson.
How long is Milking the Rhino?
Milking the Rhino has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Milking the Rhino?
Milking the Rhino is a Documentary film.
Where was Milking the Rhino produced?
Milking the Rhino was produced in Kenya, Namibia.