That’s Wild
Three teenagers from Atlanta sign up to the after school Wilderness Works program and attempt to traverse the mountains in the heart of Colorado. An ode to the unique healing powers of the outdoors, and a moving human story of discovering self-worth.
About the film.
Available online, 15 Oct - 14 Nov ‘21
$12 / $9 conc (passes available)
2020 | 63’ | USA | English | Michiel Thomas
EFFA is delighted to be re-screening this crowd-pleasing documentary, first presented as part of our Summer of Change program.
Note: This film is unrated, but is recommended for age 12+.
EFFA is delighted to present this re-screen from our 'EFFA presents: Summer of Change' program, as part of the Youth in Action stream by Darebin City Council.
Clifford (16), Ahmani (13) and Nicholas (13), three teenagers from Atlanta, enlist in the after school Wilderness Works program where they attempt to traverse the mountains of Colorado, the adventure serving as a unique therapy for each teen as they grapple with their own personal struggles.
Tackling the astonishingly beautiful but treacherous Maroon Bells Wilderness alongside their mentor Bill, this inspiring team confront 12,000ft snowcapped peaks, imposing altitudes and rapid rivers.
An ode to the unique healing powers of the outdoors, and a moving human story of discovering self-worth, That’s Wild blends the majesty of the Colorado landscape with the excitement and adventure of grappling with an extreme and rugged terrain, to offer a story that is both genuinely soulful and uplifting.
Reviews
"I was blown away, on the verge of tears, proud and excited for these kids." | Rob Smith, blackfilm.com
"That’s Wild is a crowd-pleaser in every sense of the word, lovely and affecting... an excellent documentary supporting a wonderful cause, [that] manages to be thoroughly entertaining at the same time" | Sean Boelman, Disappointment Media