IWFF Presents: Out There! A National Parks Story

Name: IWFF Presents: Out There! A National Parks Story
Start: 2025-09-22T19:00:00-06:00
Location: 718 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT, United States, Montana 59801

Schedule

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

718 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT, United States, Montana 59801 | Missoula, MT

The International Wildlife Film Festival presents the new documentary film 'Out There: A National Parks Story.' The film follows a young filmmaker and his childhood friend on a 10,000-mile road trip through America's national parks during the centennial of the National Park Service. What begins as a search for awe-inspiring landscapes evolves into a deeper journey that uncovers the human stories embedded in these wild places. Along the way, they meet rangers, conservationists, and everyday visitors whose lives have been shaped by the parks. Through personal stories of healing, transformation, and connection, a rich tapestry of the national park experience begins to emerge. One that reflects not just the beauty of the land, but the spirit of the people who love and protect it.
Blending stunning cinematography with archival travelogues, posters, and maps, 'Out There' is both a tribute to the enduring legacy of the parks and a call to recognize the human presence that gives them meaning. It invites us to see these places not just as landscapes, but as living stories, reflecting on our own role in their preservation.
Q&A with director Brendan Hall and guest Jack Gladstone to follow the film! Screening presented by Glacier Country Tourism.