M-Net screens groundbreaking documentary STROOP on World Rhino Day.
In light of World Rhino Day on Sunday 22 September, M-Net Channel 101 will premiere South Africa’s compelling documentary film, STROOP – journey into the rhino horn war, directly after the Sunday night movie. The doccie will also be screened on M-Net Movies Premiere (channel 104 on DStv) the next evening, Monday 23 September at 20:00 and will be available to stream on ShowMax from Monday 23 September as well.
The groundbreaking documentary – created by first-time filmmakers – lifts the lid on the rhino poaching crisis and takes viewers on an emotional expedition through the gruelling underworld of the rhino horn trade. Director Susan Scott and presenter/producer Bonné de Bod journey through Vietnam, China, and Laos as they discover the motives and the corruption behind rhino poaching.
The acclaimed, independent film that has won over 23 awards at 30 International Film Festivals, is also a finalist at the Jackson Wild and will compete against multi-million dollar budget feature documentaries and landmark series from the world’s biggest broadcasters. The winners will be announced at the Grand Teton Awards Gala Celebration in Jackson, Wyoming on Thursday, 26 September 2019.
Fans can follow all the breaking news and conversations around the show on Twitter @MNet, Instagram @mnettv and on the M-Net Facebook page. Join the conversation by using the hashtag #Stroop and also join the live chat during the broadcast hosted by Bonné de Bod, using the hashtag #AskBonne.
