The State Theatre Modesto, CA
Dr. Derek Madden
Professor and Research Scientist, Modesto Junior College
The Blue Butterfly— Can rainforests save lives? Can we save the rainforests?
Program Description
Dr. Derek Madden introduced the film with a presentation of his research on monkey movement and joint disease, which he conducts in the tropical rain forest of Costa Rica.
Presented At
The State Theatre Modesto, CA
Film Synopsis
An entomologist travels with a woman and her terminally ill son to the jungles of Central America to find a butterfly.
Based on a true story, The Blue Butterfly is about a terminally ill 10-year-old boy (Marc Donato) whose dream is to catch the most beautiful butterfly on Earth, the mythic and elusive Blue Morpho. His mother (Pascale Bussières) persuades the renowned entomologist Alan Osborne (William Hurt) to take them on a trip to the jungles of Central America to search for the butterfly, leading to an adventure that will change their lives.
About the Speaker
Dr. Derek Madden is a professor of biology and the dean of science at Modesto Junior College