On The Front Line

Director: James Byrne, Carla Rebai

Producer: James Byrne, Carla Rebai

Country: MZ

Synopsis

In Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique, a brave team of Rangers is on the front lines, protecting this beautiful wilderness from a range of threats like bushmeat hunting and illegal logging.
But Gorongosa is a million acres - the Rangers urgently need reinforcements. 700 candidates attempt to pass the intense mental and physical tests required to become a Gorongosa Ranger. And, for the first time ever, women are allowed to apply. But they won?t be shown any preferential treatment ? they have to endure the grueling 60-day trial just like the men. In this beautiful, engaging 80-minute feature-documentary film, we tell the inspirational stories of the Rangers who are chosen to proudly wear the uniform?

Objectives

In Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique, a brave team of Rangers is on the front lines, protecting this beautiful wilderness from a range of threats like bushmeat hunting and illegal logging.
But Gorongosa is a million acres - the Rangers urgently need reinforcements. 700 candidates attempt to pass the intense mental and physical tests required to become a Gorongosa Ranger. And, for the first time ever, women are allowed to apply. But they won?t be shown any preferential treatment ? they have to endure the grueling 60-day trial just like the men. In this beautiful, engaging 80-minute feature-documentary film, we tell the inspirational stories of the Rangers who are chosen to proudly wear the uniform?