ESCAPE FROM EXTINCTION: REWILDING
Wednesday, April 8 at 7 PM
Peacock Hall
Narrated by Meryl Streep, this 2024 documentary highlights success stories on both land and sea -- global conservation efforts across six continents that restore ecosystems by reintroducing native species of both plants and animals. The film showcases initiatives that combat biodiversity loss, and restore natural, self-regulating habitats. It emphasizes the international "30x30" campaign, aiming to protect 30% of the Earth's lands and oceans by 2030. The film’s producer, American Humane, provides hope by showcasing actionable solutions to the environmental crisis. The filmmaker claims: "rewilding has the potential to bring back hundreds of thousands of species from the brink of extinction".
91 minutes with captions.