David E. Simpson's MILKING THE RHINO will receive its Canadian premiere at Doc Soup, February 11, 6:30 and 9:15 p.m., at the Bloor Cinema. The Maasai tribe of Kenya and Namibia's Himba - two of the oldest cattle herding cultures on earth - are emerging from a century of "white man's conservation," which turned their lands into game reserves and elevated wildlife for its exoticism at the expense of local peoples. Having borne the costs of wildlife conservation while reaping few of the benefits, the Maasai and Himba are now vying for a piece of the economic pie and a path towards self-sufficiency. Charting the collision of ancient lifestyles with Western expectations, MILKING THE RHINO tells intimate, harrowing and hopeful stories of rural Africans in the midst of deep cultural change.

"[4-stars]...Fascinating... beautiful" - The Chicago Tribune
"Refreshingly optimistic" - Variety

The director will be in attendance for a post-screening Q & A. Watch the trailer and purchase tickets at www.docsoup.ca. Hot Docs is pleased to acknowledge Citytv as the Presenting Partner of the Doc Soup series.