Path of the Panther
“Keep the Florida Panther from becoming a ghost”
Synopsis
“These animals are like ghosts,” says Carlton Ward Jr.—National Geographic explorer, photographer, and 8th generation Floridian—at the beginning of this captivating film that endeavors to keep the Florida Panther from becoming just that: a ghost. As the last big cat surviving in the eastern United States and the state animal of Florida, the panther is an icon of Florida’s ever-diminishing wild places, as revealed in the film’s sumptuous images. Leading a team that includes cowboys, wildlife biologists, photographers/videographers, and a lot of folks who simply care about the future of Florida’s fragile ecology, Ward treks repeatedly into the Everglades and expanses of South Florida to seek, record, and save these ghosts.
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Path of the Panther | Official Trailer | National GeographicOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 16, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Bendick
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Bendick
- Original Score
- Kevin Matley
- Original Title
- Path of the Panther
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Grizzly Creek Films, Wildpath, Common Pictures, Appian Way, National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Bendick
Eric Bendick
Kevin Matley
Eric Bendick, Thomas Winston, Dawson Dunning, Neil Losin, Jeff Reed, Katie Bryden, Danny Schmidt, Sara Matasick, Carlton Ward Jr., Rick Smith
Eric Bendick, Jeff Reed, Andrew H. Brown
Leonardo DiCaprio, Eric Bendick, Thomas Winston, Tori Linder, Ted Haddock
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Bendick
Director
Eric Bendick
Editor
Eric Bendick
Director of Photography
Eric Bendick
Producer
Thomas Winston
Producer
Thomas Winston
Director of Photography
Jeff Reed
Editor
Kevin Matley
Original Music Composer
Dawson Dunning
Director of Photography
Andrew H. Brown
Editor
Jeff Reed
Director of Photography
Tori Linder
Producer
Katie Bryden
Director of Photography
Danny Schmidt
Director of Photography
Carlton Ward Jr.
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Path of the Panther
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What is Path of the Panther about?
“These animals are like ghosts,” says Carlton Ward Jr.—National Geographic explorer, photographer, and 8th generation Floridian—at the beginning of this captivating film that endeavors to keep the Florida Panther from becoming just that: a ghost. As the last big cat surviving in the eastern United States and the state animal of Florida, the panther is an icon of Florida’s ever-diminishing wild places, as revealed in the film’s sumptuous images. Leading a team that includes cowboys, wildlife biologists, photographers/videographers, and a lot of folks who simply care about the future of Florida’s fragile ecology, Ward treks repeatedly into the Everglades and expanses of South Florida to seek, record, and save these ghosts.
Who directed Path of the Panther?
Path of the Panther was directed by Eric Bendick.
Who stars in Path of the Panther?
The principal cast of Path of the Panther includes Carlton Ward Jr., Betty Osceola, Elton Langford, Lara Cusack, Brian Kelly.
When was Path of the Panther released and how long is it?
Path of the Panther was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Path of the Panther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Path of the Panther was composed by Kevin Matley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Path of the Panther?
Path of the Panther holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).