This film block (including Bring Them Home) showcases the environmental challenges of the American West and how they are so deeply tied to our culture. From showing how cattle may be a puzzle piece in restoring rangelands to telling the story of a community working together to allow freer movement of wildlife, these films explore multiple perspectives on how humans and wildlife can and should work together. Furthermore, this block demonstrates the impact and importance of community-driven conservation efforts in protecting all the things we care about.
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This screening is made possible through support from the Ucross High Plains Stewardship Initiative
Almost a century of overgrazing has destroyed much of America’s public lands, but in Northern Nevada, Cottonwood Ranch has discovered that cattle can actually be the key to restoring our rangelands. Now the Smith family must convince legislators that cows aren't always eco-villains, or they’re sure to lose their land.
Jaxon Derow grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he helped lead a team of divers at the New York Harbor School, working with the Billion Oyster Project to restore New York City’s native oyster reefs. After graduating from Northeastern University in Boston, Jaxon left the world of marine research to attend the National Film and Television School in the UK, where he uses his background in marine biology and philosophy to tell stories that promote more harmonious relationships with our natural world.
- Year2024
- Runtime24 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- DirectorJaxon Derow
- ProducerJaxon Derow
- CinematographerJaxon Derow
- EditorClare Maleeny
- Sound DesignJosephe Russell
This film block (including Bring Them Home) showcases the environmental challenges of the American West and how they are so deeply tied to our culture. From showing how cattle may be a puzzle piece in restoring rangelands to telling the story of a community working together to allow freer movement of wildlife, these films explore multiple perspectives on how humans and wildlife can and should work together. Furthermore, this block demonstrates the impact and importance of community-driven conservation efforts in protecting all the things we care about.
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This screening is made possible through support from the Ucross High Plains Stewardship Initiative
Almost a century of overgrazing has destroyed much of America’s public lands, but in Northern Nevada, Cottonwood Ranch has discovered that cattle can actually be the key to restoring our rangelands. Now the Smith family must convince legislators that cows aren't always eco-villains, or they’re sure to lose their land.
Jaxon Derow grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he helped lead a team of divers at the New York Harbor School, working with the Billion Oyster Project to restore New York City’s native oyster reefs. After graduating from Northeastern University in Boston, Jaxon left the world of marine research to attend the National Film and Television School in the UK, where he uses his background in marine biology and philosophy to tell stories that promote more harmonious relationships with our natural world.
- Year2024
- Runtime24 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- DirectorJaxon Derow
- ProducerJaxon Derow
- CinematographerJaxon Derow
- EditorClare Maleeny
- Sound DesignJosephe Russell