Kerry David

Director, Producer, Writer

Breaking Their Silence began with a question: what does the fight to save Africa's endangered wildlife look like through the female lens, in front of and behind the camera?

To find the answer, we went to the source.

Across Africa and Asia, our journey connected us to courageous women working in key roles with a single shared intent: to protect endangered species from further extinction. Rangers, vets, conservationists, prosecutors, zoologists, scientists and advocates. Women whose names were not as well known then as they are now, with much to say and share. A call-to-action for the rest of the world.

We placed our trust in each woman we interviewed, asking her to vouch for us to the next. Our word was our promise, that we would amplify their voices honestly, as a conduit, not a mouthpiece. Keeping that promise opened every door that followed. It took us deep into the heart of Africa and to Vietnam, where four more fearless women were risking everything for the wildlife they love.

What we found reinforced something we already believed: that courage is the most essential human quality. That standing up for what you believe in, no matter how difficult or complicated, is non-negotiable. To walk away from what you passionately believe in is to walk away from your soul.

"Most people don't act because they don't know. You know now…what will you do?" - Kerry David, filmmaker