Tang Prize Premieres Documentary Tracing Jane Goodall’s Lifelong Call to Action

The Tang Prize Foundation on Jan. 24 premiered "From Gombe to Global: The Life's Calling of Jane Goodall",  a documentary honoring the enduring influence of renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall, at the National Taiwan Museum's Nanmen Branch in Taipei. The film is now available on the Tang Prize's official YouTube channel.

Produced over two years, the documentary is the first comprehensive visual record of Goodall's lifelong commitment to environmental protection and education following her passing in October 2025. The premiere was co-hosted by the Tang Prize Foundation, the Jane Goodall Institute Taiwan, Chang Jung Christian University, and the National Taiwan Museum, drawing nearly 100 attendees.

Jenn-Chuan Chern, CEO of the Tang Prize Foundation, said the project was conceived not only as a tribute but as a way to preserve Goodall’s vision of sustainability and her belief in perseverance through action. The production team conducted in-depth interviews with Goodall during her global speaking tours and incorporated archival footage provided by partner institutions, resulting in both Chinese and English versions of the film. （Related： Taiwan Surges to Record Kiwifruit Imports as Asia Redraws New Zealand’s Export Map ｜ Latest ）

Following the screening, a panel discussion featured director and interviewer Jessica Kung, Jane Goodall Institute Taiwan Executive Director Kelly S.C. Kok, Chang Jung Christian University Dean Ching-Yi Horng, and Delta Electronics Foundation Vice Chairman Shan-Shan Guo.

Kung, a veteran international correspondent, reflected on Goodall’s rare authenticity. “In more than two decades of interviewing public figures, it is uncommon to encounter someone so genuinely sincere,” she said, noting that Goodall viewed death not with fear, but as “an adventure”—a perspective she described as deeply consoling in turbulent times.

Kok emphasized Goodall's enduring influence even into her nineties. “She showed the world a form of strength that was gentle but unwavering,” Kok said, adding that Goodall inspired younger generations to value compassion and responsibility over fame or wealth.

Horng highlighted Chang Jung Christian University's long-term collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute, particularly through the Roots & Shoots program, which integrates action-based environmental education into formal university curricula and community engagement.

Guo recalled Goodall's encouragement during environmental restoration efforts, quoting her belief that “if we give nature a chance, it can recover.” The message, she said, continues to resonate with those committed to long-term ecological work.

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