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"ONE OF THE RARE DOCUMENTARIES THAT TRANSCENDS ITS OWN SUBJECT."

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Dogs or killers? The return of the wolf has divided America, jeopardizing their recovery.

But is it even really about wolves anymore?

A Feature Documentary by COLLIN MONDA

Cinematography ANDREW FRANKS  &  COLLIN MONDA  Post Production Audio JOSHUA BANDY
Field Audio By ALEXANDRIA SCHROETER   Original Music By MATT BOYER  &  COLLIN MONDA  Editor COLLIN MONDA

Associate Producers ALEXANDRIA SCHROETER  JON POWELL  THE BRYAN-MONDA FAMILY &  ASHLEY TRENKLE

Executive Producers MIKE & JANET MONDA  PAUL JOSEPH CANNIFF  &  COLLIN MONDA
Animation By TOM DESLONGCHAMP  Original Artwork By JENNIFER BATES
Producer / Director COLLIN MONDA

Synopsis

Once exterminated from the lower 48 states, wolves have made a triumphant return to Yellowstone and the surrounding states. Hailed as, ‘the greatest animal conservation success in human history,’ to many others living in the areas affected the story is dramatically different. There is after all, a reason wolves have been, and continue to be, the world’s most controversial predator. But the question remains: Do they deserve a place on this landscape?

 

From hunters without game and ranchers afraid of losing their family business, to the biologists who personally brought the wolves back and wildlife managers struggling to find the perfect population count, 

The Trouble With Wolves is a rich character study revealing what's really going on in the West, and it probably isn't what you've been told by agenda-driven environmentalists or rabid anti-wolf groups.

The Filmmaker

Director Collin Monda, followed the truth to the center of divide to create this important story about the iconic wolf. Five years in the making, with the goal of showing a truly balanced point of view, the film connects strongly with audiences across the map.

The Trouble With Wolves is Collin’s debut Documentary Feature,

and the spark of a deep passion for coexistence in all forms.

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Synopsis

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Synopsis

Once exterminated from the lower 48 states, wolves have made a triumphant return to Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding states. Hailed as, ‘the greatest animal conservation success in human history,’ to many others living in the areas affected, the story is dramatically different. There is after all, a reason wolves have been, and continue to be, the world’s most controversial predator. But the question remains: do they deserve a place on this landscape?

 

From hunters without game and ranchers on the brink of losing their family businesses, to the biologists who personally brought the wolves back and the wildlife managers struggling to find equilibrium, 

The Trouble With Wolves is a rich character study revealing what's really going on in the American West, and it probably isn't what you've been told by agenda-driven environmentalists or rabid anti-wolf groups.

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Director Collin Monda followed the truth to the center of divide to create this important story about the iconic apex predator. Five years in the making, with the goal of showing a truly balanced point of view, the film connects strongly with audiences across the map.

The Trouble With Wolves is Collin’s debut feature documentary,

and the spark of a deep personal passion for coexistence in all forms.

The Filmmaker

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Make a tax-deductible donation today to help The Trouble With Wolves spread its message of education and inspiration with the world in this divisive time. Being a fiercely independent project, we are so grateful for your support.

THE CHARACTERS

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DOUGLAS SMITH

YELLOWSTONE WOLF & ELK PROGRAM

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BILL HOPPE

RANCHER & OUTFITTER, MONTANA

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MARTIN DAVIS

RANCHER & OUTFITTER, PARADISE VALLEY

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NATHAN VARLEY

WOLF TRACKING TOUR GUIDE & ECOLOGIST

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ANDREW ANDERSON & HILARY ZARANEK

RANCHERS & ECOLOGISTS, TOM MINER BASIN

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ABBY NELSON

WOLF SPECIALIST - MONTANA FISH & WILDLIFE

MALOU ANDERSON-RAMIREZ

RANCHER - ORGANIC / SUSTAINABLE

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