EP08 Bonné de Bod | Filmmaking & Authentic Documentary

Earth Cast

In this episode Olivia Taylor speaks to Bonné de Bod about the links between air pollution, cancer and rhino poaching, the role of governments in species conservation, traditional medicines, dispelling racist myths, Stroop Documentary and more! Bonné is an award-winning television presenter and filmmaker, and well-known for her in-depth reporting on wildlife and environmental issues. She has been on South Africa's popular wildlife and environment programme 50/50 for nearly a decade which is known as the longest running wildlife and environmental television programme in the world. She is also a special correspondent for SABC's Newsroom and kykNET's Grootplaas. In addition her series 'Rhino Blog' is on DStv's People's Weather where it is ranked the most popular show. Bonné has also produced and presented in 'STROOP', a documentary feature film on the rhino poaching crisis. Her in-depth knowledge from four years filming on the ground and doing undercover work in Asia has led to Bonné facilitating discussions on illegal wildlife trafficking for the United Nations Environment Programme as well as talks on radio, film festivals and wildlife symposiums. To follow more of Bonné's work you can find her on Twitter @Bonne_de_Bod.