Cast and crew in attendance! Q and A.
Jessica Linton - Senior Biologist, Natural Resource Solutions Inc.
Ryan Norris - Professor, University of Guelph
Adrienne Brewster - Ex. Director, Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Miles Finlayson- Film Director
Butterflies on the Brink is the gripping tale of a rare butterfly species' fight for survival on the edge of extinction. The Mottled Duskywing butterfly, found only in a handful of habitats in Ontario, is vanishing at an alarming rate. Witness the inspiring efforts of a dedicated recovery team as they work tirelessly to bring this species back to its former range. Through painstaking research and groundwork, they are determined to reintroduce these butterflies and, in doing so, accomplish a momentous achievement in butterfly conservation in Canada. However, their ultimate triumph depends not only on their own efforts but also on the butterflies' ability to withstand the ever-changing climate, invasive species, environmental degradation, and unforeseen challenges that lie ahead.
For three years, Pinegrove Productions closely followed biologist Jessica Linton and her recovery team. They documented their endeavours in the field and inside the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory lab, where the team strived to raise thousands of Duskywings. Their ultimate goal? To successfully reintroduce this critically endangered species back into its natural habitat.
The resulting documentary is a captivating tale of triumphs, setbacks, and the unwavering dedication of a group determined to secure the future of this enchanting butterfly.
Promotional Partner Waterloo Region Nature.
"To me, this is a love story that is the heart of our relationship with our sibling species. Against a tidal wave of mass extinction, it is inspiring to watch a devoted group working to restore one species of butterfly to a habitat from which they had been extirpated. This reveals how hard it is in a degraded world and how much we have to learn." - David Suzuki, CBC Nature of Things
"Great documentary! An inspiring tale of a team of dedicated scientists on a multi-year efort to re- introduce an endangered butterfly and how the threats to that one species have implications for an entire ecosystem." - Bob McDonald, national science commentator, CBC Television & CBC News
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