COUNTING SHEEP: Restoring the Sierra Nevada Bighorn
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59m
Counting Sheep chronicles the struggle for survival of the wild Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, a majestic emblem of American wilderness. Shot and produced over the course of twelve years, Counting Sheep captures the plight of the Sierra bighorn with dynamic interviews and exquisite footage –– the first film ever of one of the most endangered mammals of North America. At the heart of the film lies the tenacity of the biologists and environmentalists who fight to conserve these noble animals in the face of disease, harsh winters and predation by mountain lions. What is at stake is the future of a species.
Narrated By Diane Baker
Festivals and Awards
2006 Emmy Awards for Best Documentary and Best Cinematography
2004 Wild & Scenic Film Festival (Nevada City, CA)
People’s Choice Award
2004 Banff Mountain Film Festival, Banff, Canada
Official Selection and Finalist
2004 International Wildlife Film Festival (Missoula, MT)
Finalist
2004 Earthvision Film Festival (Santa Cruz, CA)
Finalist
2004 Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival (Leavenworth, Washington)
Official Selection
Produced by Frank Green
60 minutes
copyright 2004, Green TV
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