Nat Geo, James Cameron Team for Akashinga: The Brave Ones

National Geographic Documentary Films has revealed a new documentary short, Akashinga: The Brave Ones, executive produced by three-time Academy Award winner James Cameron.

Akashinga: The Brave Ones is directed by Maria Wilhelm, executive director of the Avatar Alliance Foundation. The film tells the story of Akashinga, the all-female anti-poaching unit in Zimbabwe that is facing down poachers and saving wildlife. The doc will have its world premiere at the EarthxFilm Festival, which will be held virtually April 22 to 27 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The documentary short is also an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival and will broadcast on National Geographic later this year in 171 countries and 43 languages.