Wildcat is one of the top films streaming on Amazon Prime Video. It follows a young British Afgan war vet who travels deep into the Peruvian rainforest where he works to reintroduce ocelots in the wild. This documentary was created by Richmonders Melissa Lesh & Trevor Frost. We talk about:
– Their backgrounds and meeting on the James River
– The mental health issues beyond the animal rescue
– How they found Harry
– Shooting in the rainforest: getting power, good sound and other challenges
– Melissa’s brain surgery during production
– Trevor’s experience with depression
LINKS
Wildcat on Amazon Prime Video
Emerging Earth Films (their production company)
Hoja Nueva (Protecting Endangered Wildlife)
Re:wild (Protect & restore the wild)
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