Escape from Extinction Rewilding
September 27, 2024
| American Humane
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The sequel to the award-winning Escape from Extinction introduces rewilding, a proven method for sustainable conservation that has the potential to bring back hundreds of thousands of species from the brink of extinction. It is currently estimated that 1 million species are at risk of becoming extinct, with more than half of all species becoming extinct by 2050 - a not-so-distant future and a risk that will impact current and future generations. But rewilding has emerged as a beacon of hope, already successfully increasing populations of threatened animals and their ecosystems, worldwide. Rewilding is a transformative conservation strategy that prioritizes the restoration of natural ecosystems by reintroducing native species - both plant and animal - particularly apex predators and keystone species. This innovative approach restores ecological balance and enhances biodiversity, while generating farther-reaching impacts, such as strengthening our local and global food systems, mitigating climate change, and offering significant socio-economic benefits to communities. Escape from Extinction Rewilding is a powerful and timely documentary that delves into this critical conservation practice.
Narrated by Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, the film follows tireless conservation efforts of leading organizations implementing rewilding practices across a diverse array of species in equally diverse environments. Through compelling storytelling and breathtaking cinematography, the documentary showcases the tangible successes and ongoing challenges in the field of rewilding. It highlights how humanity, when armed with knowledge and compassion, can halt the decline of countless animal species and restore the environments we call home.
