Jumbo Wild
Originally released in 2015. Jumbo Wild is a documentary film. directed by Nick Waggoner. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A gripping, hour-long documentary film by Sweetgrass Productions that tells a true story of the decades-long battle over the future of British Columbia’s iconic Jumbo Valley—highlighting the tension between protection of the backcountry experience and ever-increasing development interests in the wilderness. A large-scale proposed ski resort threatens the rich wilderness of British Columbia’s Purcell Range—a revered backcountry ski and snowboarding destination with world-class terrain, sacred ground for local First Nations people, and part of one of North America’s most important grizzly bear corridors. Set against a backdrop of incredible backcountry ski and snowboard footage, Jumbo Wild documents all sides of a divisive issue bringing the passionate local fight to protect the Jumbo Valley to life for the first time.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sweetgrass Productions
- Patagonia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jumbo Wild about?
A gripping, hour-long documentary film by Sweetgrass Productions that tells a true story of the decades-long battle over the future of British Columbia’s iconic Jumbo Valley—highlighting the te...
Who directed Jumbo Wild?
Jumbo Wild was directed by Nick Waggoner.
How long is Jumbo Wild?
Jumbo Wild has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Jumbo Wild released?
Jumbo Wild was released on October 9, 2015 in theaters.