In the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho, Jim and Jamie Dutcher raise a pack of gray wolves, documenting their social structure and behavior.
Synopsis
In the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho, Jim and Jamie Dutcher raise a pack of gray wolves, documenting their social structure and behavior.
Synopsis
In the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho, Jim and Jamie Dutcher hand-raise a pack of gray wolves, documenting their interactions and social structure. "Wolves at Our Door" captures the lives of the Sawtooth Pack, beginning with the original pair, Akai and Makuyi, and their offspring. The film, narrated by Richard Kiley, presents close-up footage of the wolves' behavior and vocalizations. First aired on The Discovery Channel in 1997, it won two Emmy Awards for cinematography and sound mixing.
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Why Watch
- See the Sawtooth Pack's unique social structure.
- Meet Akai, the original alpha male from Minnesota.
- Follow the Dutcher couple's close interactions with wolves.
Did You Know
- The documentary first aired on October 27, 1997.
- The final surviving pack member, Piyip, died on July 5, 2013, at age 17.
- Wolves at Our Door won two Emmy Awards for cinematography and sound mixing.
- The film was produced by Jim and Jamie Dutcher, who began their observations in 1990.
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Who directed the documentary Wolves at Our Door?
Wolves at Our Door was directed by Jim Dutcher.
What year did Wolves at Our Door first air on The Discovery Channel?
Wolves at Our Door first aired on October 27, 1997.
How many Emmy Awards did Wolves at Our Door win?
Wolves at Our Door won two Emmy Awards for cinematography and sound mixing.
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