“Escape from Extinction Rewilding” has been acquired by Western Films for U.S. distribution. This acquisition was made in collaboration with American Humane, the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare practices.
Directed and produced by Matthew Brady through his company MRB Productions, the documentary highlights “rewilding,” an innovative, ground-tested solution that ensures conservation efforts are both effective and sustainable. According to the filmmakers, the documentary “takes you to the brink of extinction, offering a unique glimpse into a world shaped by what scientists and journalists refer to as the ‘Sixth Mass Extinction.’ It vividly brings to life the wildlife experts and conservationists who are rewilding endangered species from the jungles of Africa to the coastlines of California.”
This film is a sequel to the award-winning documentary narrated by Oscar, Tony, and Emmy Award winner Helen Mirren, titled “Escape from Extinction.” The first film was celebrated with the 2020 Doc LA award for Best Environmental Film, and Mirren won the Parajanov-Vartanov Institute Award for her narration work.
“We are witnessing an alarming rise in the poaching and slaughter of some of the world’s most endangered animals, highlighting the urgent necessity to expand conservation efforts globally,” Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane and the film’s executive producer, said in a statement. He added, “Rewilding is a crucial conservation practice that allows us to restore natural ecosystems and protect these vulnerable species. This documentary not only brings the importance of rewilding to the forefront but also emphasizes that you can’t protect what you don’t love, and you can’t love what you don’t know.”
The documentary will be distributed to theaters across America on September 27, 2024.
Source: Variety
