Movies and TvShows featuring "conservationist" theme.
A conservationst, stranded with his family at a Newfoundland coastal resort, flies in the face of custom and fights an entire community to prevent a trapped whale's slaughter with only the support of his wife and one of the locals.
A Vietnam War veteran turned photographer and a conservationist join forces to protect endangered species on an isolated island. They must navigate through treacherous terrain and confront poachers to fulfill their mission.
A biographical documentary film about the life and achievements of Jacques Cousteau, an inventor and explorer known for his contributions to underwater exploration and conservation.
In the rural wilderness of Ireland, a family moves into an old house and soon finds themselves facing supernatural creatures and ancient folklore that threaten their lives.
Jane (2017) is a biographical documentary that tells the story of Jane Goodall, an Englishwoman who became one of the world's most renowned primatologists and conservationists. The film explores her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Tanzania, her personal life and struggles, and her contributions to the field of ethology.
When a mysterious animal attack leaves a mutilated body in the forest, a conservative small town detective must enlist the help of an eager wildlife specialist to uncover the dark and disturbing truth that threatens the town.
Satellite dish salesman Gus experiences some life-altering changes when he meets performance artist Lucy in this visually poetic fantasy. After Lucy vanishes, leaving a puzzling note, Gus goes on a quest for the mysterious woman. Moving from his meticulous life in a technologically advanced world into the spontaneity of nature, Gus learns some important lessons and begins to trust his own instincts.
A group of people on a forest adventure in the Alaskan wilderness find themselves being hunted by a ferocious grizzly bear. As they struggle to survive, they must confront their own fears and the horrors of the wild.
Born to Be Wild is an inspiring documentary that follows the lives of orphaned orangutans and elephants as they are rescued, raised, and rehabilitated by dedicated wildlife conservationists in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Through heartwarming stories and breathtaking cinematography, viewers witness the indomitable spirit of these orphaned animals and the unwavering dedication of their rescuers.
Set in Africa, an ecologist launches a campaign to protect elephants and their habitats from ivory hunters and government officials. Along the way, he forms relationships with both humans and elephants, facing violence, intolerance, and colonialism.
The Giants explores the intertwined fates of trees and humans in this poetic portrait of environmentalist Bob Brown and the Forest. From a seedling to forest elder: the film is a masterclass that draws on Bob's 50 years of inspiring activism, from the Franklin campaign for Tasmania's last wild river, to today's battle for the Tarkine rain forest. Told in Bob's own words, his story is interwoven with the extraordinary life cycle of Australia's giant trees, bought to the screen with stunning cinematography and immersive animated forest landscapes.
Amelia, a respected wildlife journalist, is tasked with covering baby manatees in Puerto Rico about to be released into the wild, when she meets a handsome conservationist who helps her discover all the treasures the island has to offer.
Discover what the Durrell family did next in this captivating documentary. Delve into their naturalist journey as they explore the wonders of Corfu and continue their conservation efforts.
In the most remote areas of the Amazon rainforest, a writer and his anthropologist friend find communities that have resisted change for centuries.
The Hidden Life of Trees is a nature documentary that explores the fascinating world of trees, revealing their complex network and communication systems. Based on a bestselling book, the film takes us on a journey through the forests of Dalarna, Sweden, to explore the lives of ancient trees and the threats they face from monoculture and the timber industry. It showcases the work of a forester and conservationist who strives to protect these majestic beings and highlights the importance of forest ecology and sustainable forestry practices. Through stunning timelapse footage and insightful interviews, the documentary unveils the intricate relationships between trees, fungi, soil, and other plant life, reminding us of the vital role forests play in our world.
Park ranger Steve Mitchell is torn between Lee, a beautiful sly political aide from Melbourne who supports the government's decision to turn the local grazing areas into a national park, and his old flame Joanna, a rancher who opposes it.
A group of outdoorsmen demonstrate duck hunting as a preliminary to traveling the various hunting and fishing centers of the world. They begin their journey with a trip to the Rocky Mountains to hunt elk and mountain lions and to fish in the freshwater lakes. They travel to Lac la Ronge in Saskatchewan and to Anchorage and the Katmai Peninsula in Alaska to fish for trout, salmon, and grayling and hunt moose and bear. In the Arctic, the hunters go with a group of Eskimos for their biggest catch, the polar bear. The hunters travel south by plane, to the Fishing Club of Panama to fish for marlin, tuna, shark, and dolphin in the Gulf of Panama. In South Africa and the Zambesi River basin, they often hunt with only a camera. Accompanied by native beaters, they hunt elephants, antelope, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippopotami. As conservationists they capture some almost extinct white rhinoceros and take them to a game preserve for protection.
A true story about an Englishman working as a game warden in Kenya who is disgusted by the ongoing destruction of African wildlife, and decides to create a national park to protect them.
An aspiring documentarian and two conservationists venture into the Outback to record the animals displaced by bushfires where they discover a terrifying new species.
This short film focuses on how conservationists endeavor to protect wildlife.