• Life on Earth

Ecology and the natural world come to the fore in these fascinating documentaries that take us from the U.S.-Mexico border to the Siberian Arctic.

Short Films

American Scar

When a wedding photographer accidentally captures a dynamite blast at the U.S.-Mexico border, he uncovers a wide-ranging environmental catastrophe that could risk the future of animal life in North America.

0.2 Milligrams of Gold

The insights of a geologist, a gold miner and an astronomer provide the basis for a philosophical exploration of the origin of existence and the future of our planet.

Belle River

2019. Spring flooding in Mississippi hits record highs. In Louisiana, the residents of Pierre-Part are preparing for the worst. Faith and resilience are the two best weapons they still have in the face of uncertainty.

Pete the Pond

Pete the Pond has spent 20 years attempting to return Britain’s aquatic wildlife to its former glory in hopes of reconnecting the next generation with the natural world. However, to achieve his dream, he must first overcome the challenge right on his doorstep.

Haulout

A man is waiting in his hut in the desolate expanse of the Russian Arctic. He is holding out in order to observe a natural event that occurs here, every year. But ocean warming is taking its toll.

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