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Path of the Panther
Keep the Florida Panther from becoming a ghost
Genres
Documentary
Overview
“These animals are like ghosts,” says Carlton Ward Jr.—National Geographic explorer, photographer, and 8th generation Floridian—at the beginning of this captivating film that endeavors to keep the Florida Panther from becoming just that: a ghost. As the last big cat surviving in the eastern United States and the state animal of Florida, the panther is an icon of Florida’s ever-diminishing wild places, as revealed in the film’s sumptuous images. Leading a team that includes cowboys, wildlife biologists, photographers/videographers, and a lot of folks who simply care about the future of Florida’s fragile ecology, Ward treks repeatedly into the Everglades and expanses of South Florida to seek, record, and save these ghosts.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
2022-04-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Carlton Ward Jr.
Self
Betty Osceola
Self
Elton Langford
Self
Lara Cusack
Self
Brian Kelly
Self
Jen Korn
Self
Lauren Smith
Self
Dave Onorato
Self
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