When a foreign woman arrives, she helps the villagers understand the importance of the shaman s wisdom, and this helps Kamanya, a Tirio boy, realize his dream. The film follows actor LeVar Burton and author and ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin, as they meet the real-life, adult Kamanya, who has achieved his dream of becoming a shaman. Together, they explore the Amazon rainforest to find the plant cure that will save another child. Discussion follows with Dr. Mark Plotkin, author, and President, The Amazon Conservation Team, and illustrator Lynne Cherry. Bill Nye the Science Guy demonstrates with his characteristic humor that flowers are more than just pretty faces.
Flowers produce seeds, play a key role in pollination, and help plants to reproduce.
This entertaining film will help children understand how each flower, insect, and mammal helps to contribute to the health and balance of the earth. Produced by Disney Educational Productions. After the film, the audience will participate in an art project and have the opportunity to search for the pollen producers and the nectar needy on a hike through Rock Creek s temperate forest, led by educators from Discovery Creek and Rock Creek Park Rangers. Celebrate the National Wildlife Refuge System s 98th birthday by treating yourself to an intimate look at America s most spectacular wildlife. Where Wildlife Comes First traverses the nation documenting the enormous variety of wildlife and habitats that have been protected as part of the 93 million acre National Wildlife Refuge System.