From Indigenous communities fighting to preserve their food sovereignty practices to small-town residents tackling the challenges of invasive species to an intergenerational group of citizen scientists working to save a bird species from extinction, these stories showcase the power of community collaboration in the pursuit of change.
Screenings
Q&A with Director/Producer Jason Jaacks of Between Moon Tides and Director Maddy Rifka of From Lassen, with Love.
Films
Between Moon Tides
USA | 25 MINUTES
In a ribbon of saltmarsh in coastal New England, an intergenerational group of citizen scientists is trying to save the Saltmarsh Sparrow from extinction, one nest at a time.
Black Water
Democratic Republic of the Congo, USA | 12 MINUTES
Once teeming with life, Lake Mai Ndombe in the Congo Basin is now depleted and local communities face starvation. The vanishing fish population can be traced back to an unlikely culprit, but the local community has a solution that could turn the tide.
From Lassen, With Love
USA | 15 MINUTES | English
In Northern California’s Lassen National Forest, wildlife biologist Alyssa enters ground zero of the 2021 Dixie Fire—one of the largest and most severe wildfires in state history. She returns to a place she calls home, in search of a species she knew: pacific marten; an elusive and feisty forest carnivore deeply tied to environmental change.
Laced with cautious hope, this is a story of grief, belonging, and the bond between people, wildlife, and place. From Lassen, With Love is a love letter to a wounded but very much alive landscape, and a quiet call to reimagine and re-embrace our relationship with fire.
Heritage and Harvest: Quinault Razor Clams
USA | 3 MINUTES | English
The Quinault Indian Nation of Washington state blends traditional knowledge with modern science to ensure the sustainability of their razor clam fishery for generations to come.
The Horses of Cumberland Island
USA | 14 MINUTES | English
Cumberland Island is one of the largest and most ecologically diverse barrier islands in the United States. More than 60,000 people visit the island each year, but the presence of more than 140 feral horses within the ecoystem has sparked a debate about ecological balance, animal welfare, and preservation. The Horses of Cumberland Island examines the tension between history, tourism, and ecology in a place where what we cherish and what the land can sustain are not always aligned.
No Kidding
Canada | 11 MINUTES | English
In No Kidding, a quaint and picturesque Welsh town is divided by a serious goat problem. Wild Kashmiri goats stray increasingly far from their home, encountering a quirky cast of characters from the obstinate mayor to an artist with a goat muse. We follow them on their journey, unravelling their place within this slightly absurd village ecology.
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