The group was founded by Damien Mander, who serves as CEO of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation and Akashinga. With many of Africa’s key species, including elephants, reaching levels near extinction, Akashinga is a radical, new and highly effective weapon against poaching. The documentary short is also an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival and will broadcast on National Geographic later this year in 171 countries and 43 languages. Akashinga: The Brave Ones is set to have its world premiere at the EarthXFilm Festival, which will be held virtually April 22-27 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. RELATED: National Geographic Delays Genius: Aretha Premiere DateĪccording to Deadline, the short sheds light on the vigilante group which trains to face down poachers in order to save wildlife at a moment’s notice.

The documentary tells the story of Akashinga, the all-female anti-poaching unit in Zimbabwe that is revolutionizing the way animals are protected and communities are empowered. National Geographic has released the trailer for the documentary short Akashinga: The Brave Ones, directed by Maria Wilhelm - the executive director of the Avatar Alliance Foundation - and executive produced by James Cameron.

Akashinga: The Brave Ones Trailer for James Cameron’s New Documentary

Trailer for the brave one