See groundbreaking panther documentary at local film festival

“Path of the Panther,” an impactful and moving documentary addressing the dwindling population of the Florida panther, will be screening at this year’s Omaha Film Festival on March 10 at 8:15 p.m. in Aksarben Cinema, 2110 S 67th St., Omaha. 

The documentary sheds light on the beautiful but diminishing species of the North American Cougar which the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission estimates a remaining population of 120-240 panthers left. The project was nearly a six-year-long project that yielded half a million photos and 800 hours of camera footage resulting in never seen footage of the reclusive Florida panther. 

“Path of the Panther” was released in Florida initially and the compilation of camera footage, images and combined with the narration sparked the movement of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act which passed unanimously and was signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. This act will protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor which houses nearly 700 endangered species and consists of 17.9 million patchwork acres of national parks, state forests, rivers, streams, and agricultural lands.

The film highlights the diverse habitats that aren’t always appreciated for their beauty and importance and appreciates the efforts made to protect these species and habitats. Because of its influence, the documentary is being recognized nationwide as a groundbreaking film addressing the consequences of environmental degradation in an artistic manner that could touch any viewer.

Find tickets here:

https://off23.eventive.org/schedule/path-of-the-panther-63e926a7bbb790006f7e782f