Sing Out Loud & Live Wildly present "Path of the Panther"
Sing Out Loud Festival and Live Wildly Foundation are proud to present a free public screening of Path of the Panther, the acclaimed documentary that chronicles the fight to protect the Florida panther from encroaching development.
The screening will take place on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Gamache-Koger Theatre, located at 50 Sevilla Street, inside the Ringhaver Student Center at Flagler College. Following the film, a panel of local policy leaders and conservationists will answer audience questions and discuss ongoing efforts to protect the panther’s habitat and the wide array of species who live there.
This event is free but RSVP is required HERE.
About the Film
Path of the Panther tells the story of how a haunting image of the elusive big cat draws together a wildlife photographer, veterinarians, ranchers, conservations, and Indigenous People to confront the expanding development that has pushed the Everglades to the brink of ecological collapse. The work of this diverse coalition eventually led to the creation of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, an 18-million-acre network of connected lands and waters that, if permanently protected, offers hope for the panther and 2,000 other species.
Path of the Panther is a cautionary tale that resonates across the globe. The panther’s habitat has become an island paradise vanishing into thin air, its lush territory transformed into subdivisions. Perched on the edge of extinction, the panther is an emblem of our once connected world, a vision of what could be again – or a harbinger of what could befall our planet if the ‘Path of the Panther’ becomes a dead one.
“In this moving documentary, stunning images of the big cats spur the movement to restore a majestic keystone species as well as dwindling wilderness,” wrote Carol Harada of Mill Valley Film Festival. “While National Geographic’s Carlton Ward, Jr. employs camera traps to capture thrilling video and still portraits of panther and other marshland creatures, biologists track the elusive wild felines, vets rehabilitate them after car strikes and ranchers preserve working land and prevent overdevelopment. Through Ward’s art the Florida panther and the swampland itself speak eloquently of their right to continue. A gripping tale of survival, Path of the Panther offers hope that we can follow our love of beauty and nature toward better stewardship of the Earth.”
Following the 90-minute feature, there will be a discussion and Q&A session with Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner, City of St. Augustine Commissioner Professor Barbara Blonder and National Geographic Photographer George McKenzie.
Fostering Awareness and Encouraging Conversation
Following the 90-minute feature, there will be a discussion and Q&A session with Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner, City of St. Augustine Commissioner Professor Barbara Blonder and National Geographic Photographer George McKenzie.
This screening is part of Sing Out Loud Festival and Live Wildy’s ongoing commitment to fostering awareness about environmental conservation and the uniqueness of Florida’s natural landscapes and wildlife. The event aims to bring together the local community in a shared experience that not only highlights the plight of the Florida panther but also encourages discussions on how viewers can Join the Movement and contribute to preserving Wild Florida.
To reserve your free tickets now, click HERE.
Watch the trailer below!