Directors' Statement

Brad Allgood

Growing up in rural Georgia, I spent nearly every moment of my childhood outdoors. I would wander endlessly through the dense pine forests, exploring creeks, hilltops and ravines—chasing turkeys and deer—and developing a relationship with nature that informs nearly every decision I make.

When I think about how fortunate I am to have enjoyed such a rich childhood—free and full of adventure—my heart overflows with gratitude. I love the wilderness. I love the outdoors. The natural world forms the core of who I am, and it remains my passion and purpose in life.

And it tears me apart...

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Ben Kempas

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May 23, 2023

  • Brad Allgood

    Growing up in rural Georgia, I spent nearly every moment of my childhood outdoors. I would wander endlessly through the dense pine forests, exploring creeks, hilltops and ravines—chasing turkeys and deer—and developing a relationship with nature that informs nearly every decision I make.

    When I think about how...

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    Ben Kempas

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    May 23, 2023

  • Camilo de Castro Belli

    Indigenous communities in Nicaragua are facing a silent war. Protected by a corrupt government, land traffickers, gold miners and cattle ranchers are violently taking communal lands, destroying the rainforest and terrorizing local communities. In the last 10 years, thousands have been displaced from their land and over 70 indigenous people,...

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    Ben Kempas

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    May 23, 2023