MEDICINE OF THE WOLF

Cinemavixion Review

Julia Huffman's "Medicine of the Wolf" is a poignant and visually striking documentary that delves into the misunderstood world of wolves, championed by the lens of veteran National Geographic photographer Jim Brandenburg. Huffman, who also appears in the film, embarks on a journey through Minnesota's wolf country, guided by Brandenburg's 45 years of dedicated study and photography of these creatures. The film masterfully captures the raw beauty of the Northern Minnesota landscape, serving as a backdrop to the complex and often fraught political landscape surrounding wolf conservation. With a runtime of 74 minutes and released in 2015, this documentary, which has garnered 4 wins, uses stunning cinematography to tug at the heartstrings while presenting a compelling case for the intrinsic value of wolves, animals unjustly maligned and pushed towards extinction. Featuring insights from figures like Jane Goodall and Saginaw Grant, "Medicine of the Wolf" is an important call to re-examine our relationship with the natural world and the creatures who inhabit it.