THE ECO FILM CLUB Sadhana Forest, December 12th, Friday at 7 pm THE ORANGUTAN KING 2005 – 49 min. Produced by the BBCJ For fifteen million years orangutans roamed tropical forests from China to South East Asia. Nowadays in Borneo, one of their last island outposts, lives one who is a legend. They gave him the name Kusasi. The Orangutan King is the story of Kusasis life told to us by Dr Birute M. Galdikas. She has been researching orangutans in Borneo for over 40 years. With enthusiasm and insight she tells us this special story - taking us back 30 years and unfolding Kusasis story with details, energy, and the wonder that she still feels for the orangutan species. As a three year old orphan, Kusasi fell under the care of Galdikas in her forest research camp. But driven by a cunning spirit Kusasi did not behave as the other ex-captive infants. Kusasi fought to win back and then succeed at life in the wild. And hes achieved what had once seemed impossible, reaching the top of the power hierarchy and ruling for ten years. Today his spirit still burns brightly but his physical strength is fading. His fights with the rogue males who cross his borders are weakening him and the Orangutan King is the last chance for us to see him in power. The hope of this film is that he will not be the last of his kind to rule with such strength in his forests. If the forest destruction can be stopped, there is a long future for the considerable Kusasi bloodline. Before the movie at exactly 16:30 you are welcome to join us for a full tour of Sadhana Forest and an update of our most recent work! After the film you are welcome to join us for a free 100% vegan organic dinner!! Free bus service to the TOUR OF SADHANA FOREST and the ECO FILM CLUB DEPARTS FROM THE SOLAR KITCHEN: 16:00 RETURNS FROM SADHANA FOREST: 21:30 The bus service is operated by Sadhana Forest. For more information about the bus service please contact Sadhana Forest at 2677682 or 2677683 or [email protected]
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