Eco-Hack!

A brisk, quirky look at a scientist's inventive crusade, mixing earnest concern with playful gadgetry.

Directed by

Brett Marty, Josh Izenberg

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Tim Shields, Kristin Berry, Frank Guercio

Overview

Conservation biologist Tim Shields sees urgency in the field and finds that traditional conservation practices are lacking when it comes to saving desert tortoise populations from ravens. He goes rogue, employing an arsenal of lasers, exploding model turtles, drones and desert rovers as a means of protecting the tortoise's dwindling numbers.

How it feels

Earnest, whimsical and uplifting. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Environment, technology, survival, obsession

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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