Joy

Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a forest paradise blanketed by a sea of ​​clouds, and home to the Nyakagezi family of mountain gorillas. Ranger and mother of two, Joy dedicates her days to protecting the Park and the Nyakagezi family. Becoming a ranger wasn’t easy for Jan, as few trusted a woman to carry out the sometimes perilous responsibilities. However, after 6 years, Joy has become a respected and admired figure. (Big Sky Documentary Film Festival)