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The Wild Heart of Florida takes viewers into the realm of wild Florida as seen through the eyes of several of the state's most noted nature writers and wildlife photographers. A half-hour film produced by the Florida Museum of Natural History, Wild Heart was chosen as the top winner in the documentary category at the Education Channel's Ninth Annual Independents' Film Festival. The entries were judged by a panel of industry professionals, according to strict guidelines for technical quality, creativity, and artistic merit.
Produced with Wild Tracks Productions as part of the museum's Expedition Florida project, The Wild Heart of Florida takes viewers into the realm of wild Florida as seen through the eyes of several of the state's most noted nature writers and wildlife photographers. Peter Matthiessen encounters a rare whooping crane chick in central Florida. From his south Florida home, author Carl Hiaasen comments on the use of humor and sarcasm in his Florida fiction and editorials. Through words and family photos, author Janisse Ray introduces the viewer to her family homestead in the land of the longleaf pine. Photographers Jeff Ripple and Clyde Butcher slog into the Fakahatchee Strand in search of the rare ghost orchid. Along the way, these artists introduce us to the fascinating natural history of these rare natural treasures and speak movingly of the need to preserve what remains.
The Wild Heart of Florida is the second in a series of Expedition Florida programs and was shot on location throughout the state. Expedition Florida is a multimedia project that introduces Floridians to the natural wonders of the state's past and present with the hope of preserving them for the future. These programs also will be edited for use as Expedition Florida "Wild File" shorts already being aired by public and network television stations throughout the state.
ISBN 1-882448-11-8; VHS format; run time: 26:46