The Film

Commissioned by the Conservation Centers for Species Survival (C2S2) - the film aims to dispel the misunderstandings of living with red wolves, along with provide the history of the red wolf recovery program, and showcase current conservation strategies being used to protect the species from extinction.

Resilience: Story of the American Red Wolf is a wildlife documentary that explores the challenges faced by one of North America’s most endangered species, the American red wolf. Once native to the southeastern United States, this species has been pushed to the brink of extinction due to habitat loss and human conflict. The film follows the efforts of conservationists, wildlife biologists, and organizations as they work tirelessly to bring the species back from the edge of extinction through breeding programs and wild reintroductions.

The intention of the film is to raise awareness about the dire status of the American red wolf while highlighting the innovative conservation methods being employed to save the species. It aims to foster a sense of responsibility and urgency in audiences, showing the resilience of both the wolves and the people fighting to protect them. Through intimate storytelling and powerful visuals, Resilience not only informs but also inspires viewers to take part in the effort to preserve wildlife and protect biodiversity.

Watch the Director’s Cut of the film above.

TRAVELING PHOTO EXHIBITION

This campaign saw the development of a traveling photo exhibition that chronicles the red wolf recovery program as well as the challenges faced by the red wolves in the wild. This exhibit was featured at the following institutions in partnership with Champions for Wildlife.

  • McConnel Arts Center | Worthington, Ohio

  • Audubon Center | Columbus, Ohio

  • Toledo Main Library | Toledo, Ohio

  • St Louis Airport | St Louis, Missouri

  • St Louis Main Library | St Louis, Missouri

  • Tallahassee Museum | Tallahassee, Florida

  • Land Between the Lakes | Golden Pond, Kentucky

  • Endangered Wolf Center | Eureka, Missouri

Thanks to our supporters

Education in CLASSROOMS and LOCAL screenings

In partnership with schools located in red wolf habitat, we worked to help students put together public service announcements to advocate for the protection and conservation of the remaining red wolves in the wild.

This video features the work of students at Mayport Coastal Science Middle School.

This was one of many virtual film screenings with Directors Justin Grubb and Alex Goetz. This screening was organized by the Handley Regional Library and featured a discussion with Dr. Nucharin Songsasen who is the Center Head of the Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. 

These screenings were often free and open to the public.

CONTINUED MEDIA COVERAGE

 

PBS: THIS AMERICAN LAND

To continue telling the story of the red wolf, we worked with various media organizations around the country to showcase ongoing conservation efforts and the realities that these animals face in the wild. This video features the work of the Endangered Wolf Center for PBS.

 
 

WAYA, SAVING OUR RED GRANDFATHER

Filming with Pursuit Films and Osiyo TV, we helped bring the red wolf story to life. The red wolf holds significant cultural value to the Cherokee people. Learn about the tribal connection to this species and how conservationists are working to save the red wolf from extinction.

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