Path of the Panther

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Path of the Panther

PG

Released Feb 24, 2023

1h 28m

Documentary

Nature

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Drawn in by the haunting specter of the Florida panther, National Geographic Explorer and photographer Carlton Ward Jr. and a coalition of biologists, ranchers, conservationists and Indigenous peoples find themselves on the front lines of an accelerating battle between forces of renewal and destruction that have pushed the Everglades to the brink of ecological collapse. This odyssey of hope and heartbreak is the culmination of more than five years of field research, 500,000 still images, and over 800 hours of ultra-high definition camera trap footage. Against all odds, wild panthers have been stunningly captured in their native ecosystem, as they’ve never been filmed before. The film is the cornerstone of the "Path of the Panther" project, supported by the National Geographic Society and many other partners that inspired the passage of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act -- the first legislation of its kind and a blueprint for addressing habitat fragmentation and species extinction across the globe. The project continues to grow today, and the world stands at a crossroads with the Florida panther guiding the way.

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Ward, Jr., and National Geographic have a gold mine of images captured that I am certain don't begin to do justice to the real-time experience of seeing a Panther in the wild.

Rated: 4.5/5

May 19, 2023

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Sabrina McFarland

Common Sense Media

Filmmaker Eric Bendick provides a priceless portrait of the timely topics of conservation and saving species.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 25, 2023

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

The cinematography throughout The Path of the Panther highlights the beauty of these environments and creatures. Both Ward and Cusack brighten when they see the natural wildlife thriving.

Rated: 8/10

Mar 30, 2023

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Rubén Rosario

MiamiArtZine

Path of the Panther, a new nature documentary about the fight to preserve the Florida Everglades and its titular feline, never lets you forget that the clock is ticking, and time is of the essence, both in its urgency and its crisp concision.

Mar 16, 2023

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Tracey

Great photography and video capturing a wonderful animal that must be preserves

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/18/23

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Phyllis

Beautifully filmed. Great to see we are doing something to protect these winder creatures

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/04/23

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p n

beautifully shot and very moving documentary. well worth seeing on the big screen!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/01/23

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James K

This film was done very well documenting the struggle facing the Florida Panther!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/23

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Joyce

Excellent wildlife photography and a true account of the success concerned citizens can have on legislatures when it comes to protecting Floridas natural areas. After all people come to FLORIDA not only for the great climate but to see NATURE. Pushing wildlife to extinction is also jeopardizing humans!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/23

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Daniel V

Very much needed particulars about the state of Florida and the delicate balance of people and nature. I highly recommend to see it and support more projects like these.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Carlton Ward Jr.

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Betty Osceola

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Elton Langford

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Lara Cusack

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Brian Kelly

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Drawn in by the haunting specter of the Florida panther, National Geographic Explorer and photographer Carlton Ward Jr. and a coalition of biologists, ranchers, conservationists and Indigenous peoples find themselves on the front lines of an accelerating battle between forces of renewal and destruction that have pushed the Everglades to the brink of ecological collapse. This odyssey of hope and heartbreak is the culmination of more than five years of field research, 500,000 still images, and over 800 hours of ultra-high definition camera trap footage. Against all odds, wild panthers have been stunningly captured in their native ecosystem, as they’ve never been filmed before. The film is the cornerstone of the "Path of the Panther" project, supported by the National Geographic Society and many other partners that inspired the passage of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act -- the first legislation of its kind and a blueprint for addressing habitat fragmentation and species extinction across the globe. The project continues to grow today, and the world stands at a crossroads with the Florida panther guiding the way.

Director: Eric Bendick
Producer: Eric Bendick, Carlton Ward Jr., Thomas Winston, Tori Linder
Screenwriter: Eric Bendick
Distributor: Grizzly Creek Films
Production Co: Grizzly Creek Films, Common Pictures, Wildpath
Rating: PG
Genre: Documentary, Nature
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 24, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 28m

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