The Truth about Tigers - Shekar Dattatri

" Prakriti Foundation has tied up with renowned wildlife and conservation filmmaker, Shekar Dattatri, to screen his new film ‘The Truth about Tigers’ for various organizations in Chennai – from schools and colleges to corporate entities. All you need to do is provide us with a suitable space on your premises - an auditorium, a large corporate boardroom or an AV Room – and our team will do the rest.

The screenings are free. Prakriti Foundation has taken up this initiative because we strongly believe that every Indian should know the truth about why our tigers are disappearing and what we can do about it. Saving the tiger needs our collective effort, and the time to act is now!

We would like to screen the film at as many venues around Chennai as we can. Since the demand for the film is high, we encourage you to register a screening with us early.

What we require from you:

1. A hall that can accommodate about 100 or more people (we are open to smaller audiences for corporates).

2. The hall should be capable of being made completely dark.

3. A coordinator from your side to work with our team.


What we will provide:


1. All the required AV equipment.


2. A resource person to answer your questions.


THE TRUTH ABOUT TIGERS (40 minutes)

The tiger, India’s National Animal, is disappearing at an alarming rate from our forests. Government estimates reveal that there may be fewer than 1500 left.

Why have India’s tigers declined so drastically? What exactly are the problems facing their conservation? And are there any solutions to the crisis?

These and many other questions are answered succinctly in ‘The Truth about Tigers’, a unique documentary by award-winning wildlife and conservation filmmaker, Shekar Dattatri. The film also provides useful pointers on how ordinary citizens can contribute towards saving the tiger.

Two years in the making, the film combines stunning footage shot by some of the world’s leading cinematographers with deep insights from experts such as renowned tiger biologist Dr. Ullas Karanth of the Wildlife Conservation Society, and wildlife crime fighter, Belinda Wright of the Wildlife Protection Society of India.

This film takes one through the tiger’s life, from birth to death, and illustrates how different human activities impact the conservation of this great predator. Internationally acclaimed actor, Roshan Seth, provides the narration, and one of Britain’s top documentary composers, David Mitcham has contributed to the music score. An accompanying website provides more information about tigers and their conservation.

About Shekar Dattatri

Shekar Dattatri is a wildlife and conservation filmmaker whose films have won numerous awards in India and abroad, and aired around the world on channels such as National Geographic and Discovery. A committed conservationist, his well-researched films combine craftsmanship and artistry with a profound understanding of the nuances of conservation issues. In 2004 he received a Rolex Award for Enterprise for his conservation filmmaking, and subsequently, the Carl Zeiss Award for conservation and the Edberg Award from the Rolf Edberg Foundation in Sweden. More information on his work can be found here " -- Logesvaran Devan, Prakriti Foundation, Tel: 98402 15765