People & Wolves ™ A Wisconsin Story of Coexistence
The trailer is soon to be out!
For centuries, the Ojibwe have lived alongside their brother Ma’iingan, who we know in English to be the wolf. In February 2021, a Brutal assault, a hunt on their wolf relative, stirs emotion and grief for Ma’iingan as they know what happens to him will happen to them.
A Wisconsin Story of Coexistence. It is a richly diverse tapestry, a story told by dedicated people. The cast members: Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace. Marvin DeFoe is an Ojibwe Elder and co-author of the Red Cliff Ma’iingan Protection Plan. Peter David is a retired Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission Wolf Biologist. Edith Leoso is a Bad River Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. (ret.). MichaelWaasegiizhig Price is the traditional Ecological Knowledge Specialist at the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission and is one of the film’s co-producers. Patrick Durkin is an award-winning outdoor writer. John Johnson Sr. is the Tribal Chairman of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. Sandy Gokee is an Enrolled Member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
And the wolves themselves, thanks to videos graciously provided by Voyageurs Wolf Project!
A Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin Film by Rachel Tilseth
Produced and Directed by Rachel Tilseth, Edited by Justin Koehler
Co-Producers: Manish Bhatt and MichaelWaasegiizhig Price
Writer Rachel Tilseth, Cameraman Tyler Grape
Poster Designer Ned Gannon
The song “I Don’t Know Why.”
Words & Music by Joe De Benedetti & Noah Hill
And the wolves themselves, thanks to videos graciously provided by Voyageurs Wolf Project!
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