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Pangolin – Journey to Freedom

  • 53 mins
  • Doco, Environment
  • 2025

The inspiring story of Kosha, a pangolin rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Zimbabwe, whose extraordinary journey challenged everything we thought we knew about her species and redefined the future of pangolin conservation.

Director

Wayne de Lange

Producer

Diana Keam, Bruce Young

Cinematographer

Warren Smart, Wayne de Lange

Composer

Barnaby Taylor

Awards

Panda Award 2025: Celebrated at the Wildscreen Festival, this award recognizes the documentary for its excellence in natural history storytelling.

Filmmaker Interview

Karen Claren (SAFF Associate Director)
Wayne De Lange (Director),
Diana Keam (Executive Producer)

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