National Geographic has released the official trailer for the documentary Wild Life [WILDL] directed by Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chi, the duo who won the Oscar for Free Solo. The film chronicles former Patagonia CEO Kristine Tompkins and her life of adventures and conservation with her late husband and North Face founder Doug Tompkins. Wild Life opens in select theaters on April 14th.
The film spans decades of entrepreneurial and conservation work and serves as a stunning look into the unbelievable professional and personal highs and lows of Kristine’s life. Shot all across the wilderness of Chile, in conjunction with archival footage, the film is ripe with lush cinematography and poignant moments. The film also chronicles Kris and Doug’s close relationship with Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, and Kris’ time working in the early days of his climbing gear company, Chouinard Equipment, which quickly evolved into the conscious outdoor adventure brand that we know today as Patagonia.
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