Breaking Their Silence

Course Overview

Course No. 93300

Award-winning filmmaker Kerry David treks around the globe to introduce the courageous women fighting on the frontline of the poaching war. This breathtaking documentary explores Africa and Asia’s wildlife crisis through the female lens—featuring game rangers, veterinarians, scientists, and activists risking everything to protect endangered species.

Praised by People Magazine as “powerful and heartbreaking” and Huffington Post for its emotional depth, Breaking Their Silence combines stunning landscapes with raw human stories to inspire action against wildlife trafficking. Winner of 16 film festivals and featured on BBC, CNN, and TEDx, this film arms viewers with hope—and the means to join the solution.

Video Content

01: Breaking Their Silence (116 min)

The full documentary showcasing women across Africa and Asia battling poaching—from rangers to forensic scientists—united by their mission to save endangered wildlife.

02: A New Way of Life for a New Generation (2 min)

Mrs. Nomusa Zikhali’s story: How she founded Nkomo Primary School to teach children that animals are worth more alive than dead.

03: Love and Loss in the Animal Kingdom (3 min)

Dr. Lorinda Hern’s emotional journey after witnessing a rhino poaching, which led her to launch the Rhino Rescue Project.

04: The True Cost of Wildlife Poaching (15 min)

Filmmaker Kerry David reveals her inspiration, on-set experiences, and the film’s call to action.