A young divorcee reckons with the sudden end of his marriage through caring for the pet ducks his ex-wife left behind.

Baylin and the Ducks

Two first-generation ranchers and mothers in Montana fight to build a sustainable future for their families and communities in an industry stacked against them.

Mother Range

Follow herons, finches, and snow geese though hazy marshes and moonlit forests to trace the footsteps of Harriet Tubman and explore what it means for us to physically dwell with the ghosts of our nation's past.

Ghost Lands

In the wilds of Montana, a mountaineering artist embarks on the last summer of a decade-long project to draw all the named glaciers in the state. He reminisces about past seasons spent in the wilderness making art and bearing witness to his awe-inspiring subjects.

Something To Hold

Bozeman-based artist Hailey Hosken creates a painting inspired by climbing in Gallatin Canyon, drawn to its striking feature, Spare Rib. The film explores the connection between her art and the landscape, showing how time outdoors shapes her creative process and brings her paintings to life.

The Marks We Leave

A young entrepreneur, Mo Scariano, navigates the chaos of New York City while trying to build his Focaccia bread business.

PRI-MO

Following a lifelong hunter deep into the Northern Yukon, the film tracks his pursuit of the animal he reveres most. With a careful eye on the often-overlooked spiritual motivations behind the hunt, and exploring the ethical contradictions, the film challenges viewers to confront the complexities of the hunting instinct in the modern world.

The Bear Hunter

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The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, now in its 22nd year, is the premier venue for non-fiction film in the American West. Enjoy an expansive virtual catalog of new nonfiction films streaming February 17-27, 2025

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