The Wild Ones

Produced by Steven Reich

Lawmakers, corporate interests, community, and politics clash with defenders of wild lands in US

Genre: Contemporary Issues, Environment, Nature, Natural History, and Personal Doc
Synopsis: Loss of biodiversity and the collapse of ecosystems are not simply environmental crises—they are economic and societal problems. Our documentary delves into these tensions as well, revealing how the legacy of human expansion, reinforced by policies that favor immediate economic benefits over lasting ecological balance, poses a persistent challenge to restoring and protecting biological richness.
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This part verité – part experimental film follows five tireless boots-on-the-ground defenders of the wild who are committed to restoring critical pieces of nature’s intricate web of life. Each story unfolds as a unit, with its own arc. They forge personal and collective paths to mend the fractured connections of America’s last wild landscapes. Through their activities, we explore human-wildlife conflicts, shifting government priorities, and evolving policies that shape their mission.
Stage: in production