Special Engagement: Wild Hope Conversation on Conservation: Return of the Manatees + Turtle Trackers

CONVERSATION ON CONSERVATION - Join in discussion with experts, scientist and advocates for this screening and conversation. RETURN OF THE MANATEES: Florida’s Crystal River has long been a safe haven for the Florida manatee, but when an invasive algae wiped out the eel grass that manatees need for food, the community rallied to restore the river and save the animals that call it home. WILD HOPE is a series that highlights the conservation changemakers who are sparking new hope for the future of our planet. TURTLE TRACKERS: Three species of sea turtles nesting in southeast Florida face a range of manmade threats. Thanks to conservation measures, loggerhead and green sea turtles are recovering, but leatherbacks remain at risk. Researchers know little about this amazing species — and in the battle to save leatherbacks, knowledge is key.

WILD HOPE is a series that highlights the conservation change makers who are sparking new hope for the future of our planet. A Tangled Bank production

Q+A Conversation with Ricky Rhodes, Filmmaker, Director, United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of The Sea (UNDOALOS).

Ricky Rhodes is a film director dedicated to telling human stories that connect us with nature. He currently leads a United Nations video campaign in Fiji and Cameroon, showcasing efforts to build sustainable ocean economies in developing countries. Ricky's films Humanatee, Yellow Wallpaper, and Not Just Another Day have been featured in numerous festivals, including the Oscar-Qualifying LA Shorts Film Festival, winning multiple awards and earning a mention in Forbes. His upcoming documentary series, Impossible Cleanups, follows Simon Bernard, co-founder of Plastic Odyssey, and a team of scientists and explorers as they tackle a challenging cleanup on the remote South Pacific island of Henderson. Visit www.rhodes.film to check out Ricky's work!