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Marsh Mokhtari's 'Project Unicorn'

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Marsh Mokhtari is a man who wears quite a few hats. Television host, actor, producer, even master distiller, Marsh has no shortage of talents to add to a resume. In recent years, one of his most inspiring roles is that of conservationist, but to say it’s just an act is a disservice to him and his family.

A documentary is on the way that is sure to make anyone take a long look at the black market trade of endangered species and their parts. Project Unicorn, despite the fanciful title, is a brutally honest view on rhinoceros poaching. Big game hunting for sport and magical medicines are no longer the only reasons for systematically destroying a species. The documentary highlights the politics, corruption and dark motives surrounding what

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