They Thought He Couldn't Do the Job. That's Why They Chose Him.

Starring: Charles Martin Smith, Brian Dennehy, Zachary Ittimangnag, Samson Jorah, Hugh Webster, Tom Dahlgren

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"I'd heard some of the tales about the Arctic: the mad trappers, Diamond Tooth Gertie, The Ice-Worm Cocktail and all that. So, I was prepared for things to be a little weird." - Tyler, narrating

Why watch this? It might change your perspective on wolves and their unfair reputation.

Plot Summary: Biologist Tyler is sent to the Canadian Arctic to study the declining caribou population, believed to be caused by wolves. Living in isolation, he observes a wolf pack and discovers unexpected truths about their behavior and their role in the ecosystem. This experience leads him to a profound realization about the true threat to the caribou and the interconnectedness of nature.

Dad's Preview: I first saw this flick when my high school played it in the auditorium. I loved it then, and still do. It follows a government biologist, Tyler, who plans to study wolves in their native habitat. He charters a plane and is dropped off in a very remote area in the Canadian Arctic. It is believed that the wolves are wiping out the caribou population, but Tyler's research does not agree. The scenery is beautiful as the solitary man interacts with these interesting canines and their family packs.

Walt Disney Pictures, Amarok Prod. Ltd.; Buena Vista Dist. Company