Science Story Inspiration

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All That Breathes

Oscar-nominated for Best Documentary and Peabody award-winning All That Breathes is the first film to win Best Documentary at both the Cannes Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival, it is currently streaming on HBO. LEARN MORE

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Wild Hope

Recently premiering at the Twin Cities Film Festival, Wild Hope: Mission Impossible explores biochemist maverick Pat Brown's work with plant-based protein and carbon sequestration.

It is part of the Wild Hope series, which highlights inspiring conservation stories and changemakers.

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Blue Carbon

Now streaming on MAX, Blue Carbon: Nature's Hidden Power connects music and climate change initiatives through the eyes of Grammy-nominated DJ and marine biologist Jayda G. The film is scored by RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan. 

Every Little Thing

Every Little Thing, which premiered at Sundance 2024, tells the story of a woman on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The film unravels a visually captivating and magical tale of love, fragility, healing, and delicate beauty in tiny acts of greatness.

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Blue Whales: Return of the Giants

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D takes viewers on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale.

Hunt For the Oldest DNA

Hunt for the Oldest DNA, which premiered at CPH:DOX, follows Eske Willerslev's groundbreaking quest to uncover two-million-year-old DNA from Greenland. The film is currently streaming on PBS NOVA.

The Battle to Beat Malaria

Emmy-nominated The Battle to Beat Malaria, now streaming on PBS, offers an intimate look at the global effort to develop a new vaccine to help humanity triumph against one of the world's deadliest diseases. 

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Wilding

Featured in the National Geographic November 2024 issue, Wilding, follows a young couple who gamble on nature to restore their failing 400-year-old estate by removing fences, thus initiating a rewilding movement in Europe.

Turtle Walker

Premiering at Doc NYC, the 2024 Jackson Wild Grand Teton Award-winning Turtle Walker tells the inspiring story of Satish Bhaskar's epic journey along India's breathtaking coastlines to save sea turtles from extinction.

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Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life examines the life of the legendary neurologist who inspired the hit NBC show Brilliant Minds, as well as his struggles with addiction, homophobia, and the field that refused to recognize his incredible contributions. 

“Tell me the facts and I’ll learn. Tell me the truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.”

NATIVE AMERICAN PROVERB