A new documentary, *Sentient*, follows the journey of Dr Lisa Jones-Engel, a primatologist who becomes an activist focused on the use of macaques in biomedical research. The film profiles her work and advocacy, comparing her influence to that of Jane Goodall in terms of attention drawn to animal welfare and primate life. The documentary centers on macaques, small monkeys found in parts of Asia, that are farmed and then used in laboratories to test new medicines around the world. Multiple outlets report that the film is directed by Tony Jones, who previously worked with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on *Q&A*. The articles also state that *Sentient* is set to premiere next week. Across the coverage, the emphasis remains on the documentary’s subject—Dr Jones-Engel’s transition from scientific study to activism—and on the practices involving macaques used in drug testing, with the film presented as an account of the issue and the individuals involved.