Movie Description
Terry Pratchett: Facing Extinction
(2013)Overview
Best-selling author Sir Terry Pratchett, diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2007, has one last adventure he wants to go on. Eighteen years ago Terry had a life-changing experience in the jungles of Borneo, where he encountered orangutans in the wild for the first time. Now he is going back to find out what the future holds for these endangered species, and discover a new threat to their habitat that could push them to the brink of extinction. His Alzheimer's will make the trip an incredible challenge both physically and mentally, as he contemplates the role of mankind in the eradication of the planet's species, and considers his own inevitable extinction.
Featured Crew
- Director : Charlie Russell
- Cast : Terry Pratchett
Cast
himself
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Facts
Original TitleTerry Pratchett: Facing Extinction
Status Released
Release Information
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2013-03-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 00m
Homepagehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pz9rj
Production CompaniesKEO Films
Genres
- Documentary




















