Documentary Film Commemorating the Return of Gray Wolves to Colorado to Premiere in Denver 

Panel Discussion with Filmmaker and Wolf Experts to Follow the Film

Denver, Colo. – Celebrate Colorado’s historic wolf reintroduction at the world premiere of the Endangered Species Coalition’s new film, Welcome Home. This beautiful, moving 20-minute documentary tells the story of wolves’ return to Colorado and how wildlife and people can live together in a state that cares for both.

WHAT:           Welcome Home—documentary film on wolf restoration, followed by panel discussion with filmmaker and wolf experts. Reception to follow.
WHERE:         Sie Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax Ave.
WHEN:           Thursday, July 18. 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)
WHO:             Endangered Species Coalition and Reel Earth Films
HOW:             Free–Limited seating—CLICK HERE to RSVP and to view the trailer

From time immemorial the family of people, wolves, and fire shared our world—until the 1940’s, when the last remaining gray wolves in Colorado were shot, trapped, and poisoned out of existence. In November 2020, the citizens of Colorado voted to restore wolves to the state. Three years later, in December 2023, state wildlife officials welcomed gray wolves home to Colorado by releasing the first of ten wolves into the wild.

“Welcome Home” celebrates the developing story of wolf reintroduction to Colorado. This incredible conservation success story in-the-making is unique in the world in that direct democracy led to the restoration of this iconic North American native carnivore. “Welcome Home,” includes interviews with biologists, ranchers, wildlife professionals, Native Americans, hunters, and of course, wolf advocates.

Welcome Home is directed by Alan Lacy, founder of Reel Earth Films. Alan’s first film, “Gray Area: Wolves of the Southwest” is an award-winning documentary that has screened internationally. Alan’s work has aired on National Geographic, Disney+, and PBS Nature, with more upcoming work soon to air on the BBC. The Coalition will host a reception in the theater immediately following the film and panel discussion.

Learn more about the film at https://www.endangered.org/welcomehome/

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