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This film block brings together stories set in shared spaces, where people and wildlife live in close proximity. Villages, forests, coastlines, and working landscapes become places where daily life unfolds alongside environmental risk, conservation efforts, and questions of belonging.
Across these films, coexistence is shaped through practice rather than theory. Crocodiles move through village waters, friends walk the Oregon coast in search of connection, researchers track vulnerable species, families confront the effects of industrial land use, and wolves are carefully reintroduced into the wild. Together, the films consider how shared ground is negotiated through responsibility, conflict, and care, and what it takes to live with others in an increasingly crowded world.
What We Lost Along the Way is a poignant short documentary that follows three close friends from the inner city as they venture to the breathtaking Oregon coast in search of peace, connection, and a sense of belonging in nature. Through their eyes, we experience the beauty and tranquility of the coastal landscape, challenging the stereotypical notion that the great outdoors is not a space for Black people. The film captures intimate moments of reflection, joy, and camaraderie as they hike through lush forests, roar through endless dunes, bare witness to the oceans raw power, and share ideas around a fire. This documentary not only highlights the healing power of nature but also addresses the broader issue of access and representation in outdoor spaces. By showcasing their brotherly journey, What We Lost Along the Way aims to inspire viewers to rethink their perceptions of who belongs in nature and to encourage more inclusive and diverse experiences in the natural world. With stunning visuals and heartfelt narratives, What We Lost Along the Way is a celebration of friendship, resilience, and the universal human desire to find peace and connection in the world around us.
- Year2024
- Runtime15:45
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorDevin Boss
This film block brings together stories set in shared spaces, where people and wildlife live in close proximity. Villages, forests, coastlines, and working landscapes become places where daily life unfolds alongside environmental risk, conservation efforts, and questions of belonging.
Across these films, coexistence is shaped through practice rather than theory. Crocodiles move through village waters, friends walk the Oregon coast in search of connection, researchers track vulnerable species, families confront the effects of industrial land use, and wolves are carefully reintroduced into the wild. Together, the films consider how shared ground is negotiated through responsibility, conflict, and care, and what it takes to live with others in an increasingly crowded world.
What We Lost Along the Way is a poignant short documentary that follows three close friends from the inner city as they venture to the breathtaking Oregon coast in search of peace, connection, and a sense of belonging in nature. Through their eyes, we experience the beauty and tranquility of the coastal landscape, challenging the stereotypical notion that the great outdoors is not a space for Black people. The film captures intimate moments of reflection, joy, and camaraderie as they hike through lush forests, roar through endless dunes, bare witness to the oceans raw power, and share ideas around a fire. This documentary not only highlights the healing power of nature but also addresses the broader issue of access and representation in outdoor spaces. By showcasing their brotherly journey, What We Lost Along the Way aims to inspire viewers to rethink their perceptions of who belongs in nature and to encourage more inclusive and diverse experiences in the natural world. With stunning visuals and heartfelt narratives, What We Lost Along the Way is a celebration of friendship, resilience, and the universal human desire to find peace and connection in the world around us.
- Year2024
- Runtime15:45
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorDevin Boss