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202393 minPG-13documentary

7.1/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Wild Life

202393 minPG-13documentary

7.1/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Kris and Douglas Tompkins made the largest private land donation in history, creating national parks across Chile and Argentina.

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Nature,

Environment

Directors

Jimmy Chin,

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

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Kris and Douglas Tompkins made the largest private land donation in history, creating national parks across Chile and Argentina.

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Kris Tompkins, a former CEO of Patagonia, and her husband Douglas Tompkins, founder of The North Face, dedicated their lives to conservation in Chile and Argentina. Over decades, they established national parks and preserved vast wilderness areas. Their efforts culminated in the largest private land donation in history. Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Wild Life documents their partnership and commitment to environmental stewardship. The film premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Film Festival and was released in theaters on April 14, 2023.

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Meet Kris and Douglas Tompkins, conservation pioneers.
Find out about the largest private land donation in history.
See the creation of national parks in Chile and Argentina.

Did You Know

Kris Tompkins was the first CEO of outdoor brand Patagonia.
Douglas Tompkins founded The North Face and co-founded Esprit.
The film had its theatrical release on April 14, 2023.
Wild Life grossed an estimated $326,184 by May 25, 2023.

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Who directed the documentary Wild Life?

Wild Life was directed and produced by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.

When was Wild Life released in theaters?

Wild Life was released theatrically in select U.S. cities on April 14, 2023.

What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for Wild Life?

On Rotten Tomatoes, 91% of 32 critics' reviews for Wild Life are positive.

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