In a New York Times review, the critic Ben Kenigsberg writes, “Jane will delight those familiar with Ms. Goodall and provide a vibrant introduction for newcomers.”
Jane topped six other acclaimed documentaries including Chasing Coral, Cries from Syria, and Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower.
Tony Gerber recently won a American Television Academy honor in 2017 for his documentary with CNN titled, We Will Rise, which traces former First Lady Michelle Obama’s trip to Africa to raise awareness for girls’ education. Gerber has also produced documentaries for National Geographic and Explorer, as well as feature-length documentary films, The Notorious Mr. Bout (2014) and First to Fall (2014), among others. He is the co-founder of the independent production company, Market Road Films.