SYNOPSIS
Against the austere winter landscape of Canada's Pacific coast, a dedicated wildlife rehabilitation team treats bald eagles suffering from lead poisoning, after ingesting hunter ammunition found in animal remains. Recovery presents a difficult paradox: the clinical interventions required to purge the toxin are often just as physically grueling as the poisoning itself. Through long, uninterrupted takes and a sparse soundscape, the film offers a detailed glimpse into the rigorous science and specialized care needed to stabilize these majestic birds. By focusing on the quiet, daily realities of treatment, it addresses the broader implications of a toxic system that binds the eagle's fate to our own. A meditative exploration of resilient, yet fragile, wilderness.
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Terra Long
SEE COMPLETE PROFILETerra Long is a filmmaker whose work explores the cultural and natural histories inscribed in landscape. A member of the Film Farm and F4A collectives, her films have screened at TIFF, CPH:DOX, and the Rotterdam Film Festival. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from York University.
CAREER
Dok Leipzig • Full Frame • Doc Ville • Hot Docs • DOXA
UPCOMING SCREENINGS
SCREENING 1
20 July 2026 pm31 20h45
This film is included in screening Short film competition – Program #1

