Shark Girl
Conservationist, filmmaker, activist, delinquent – 20-year-old Madison Stewart has been called many things, but to her friends she’s simply 'shark girl'. There's no doubt that sharks have a bad reputation. But these beautiful creatures need our protection.
It's Sharktober: 5 Films to sink your teeth into
'Sharkoween' is approaching fast, with our screening of new doc Shark Girl on October 30. Can't wait until then? We've compiled a list of shark-themed films that we hope you can really sink your teeth into:
Take Action for The Wild
Our Wild films cover an array of topics and subjects, but they all have a common thread - they inspire us to protect our planet, to preserve our wilderness. In short, to Keep It Wild.
Explore your love of wildlife. Whether it's reconnecting with nature or saving species, learn more and find out how to play your part.
MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Here are some ways for you to get involved:
- Make a pledge to get outdoors: Did you know there are five in San Francisco! Discover the national parks & programs in your own backyard.
- Protect our oceans: Join a beach cleanup & help preserve Ocean Beach.
- Support our community partners campaigns: From banning palm oil to protecting sharks.
Green Speak Out! at the Festival
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Wrenched: The Legacy of the Monkey Wrench Gang
Edward Abbey was the original eco-warrior. He lit the flame of environmental activism and gave the movement its soul. This is not a history lesson; his call to action is timeless and still influential today.
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Lost Rivers
Do you know what is hiding beneath our cities? Lost Rivers shows us the nature we have concealed beneath our feet and the quest by urban dwellers around the world to bring it back and make our cities more livable.
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Angel Azul
A beautiful film exploring the artistic journey of Jason deCaires Taylor, an innovative artist who combines creativity with an important environmental solution; the creation of artificial coral reefs off the coast of Cancun, Mexico, made from statues he's cast from the local residents.
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A Will For The Woods
What if our "last act" could be a gift to the planet — a force for regeneration? Musician, folk dancer, and psychiatrist Clark Wang prepares for his green burial, determined that his final resting place will benefit the earth.
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The Last Ocean
With stunning footage of Antarctica's unique landscapes and wildlife, The Last Ocean profiles the international battle over commercial fishing for Chilean Sea Bass in the Ross Sea, the last untouched ocean on earth.
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Come Hell or High Water: The Battle for Turkey Creek
The painful but inspiring journey of Derrick Evans, a Boston teacher who moves home to coastal Mississippi when his ancestors graves are bulldozed to make way for the sprawling city of Gulfport. Over a decade, the film shows the resilience of a community that stands together for their rights.
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