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“The Careist” by Matthew Boyd
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“The Careist” by Matthew Boyd

A short-form documentary exploring the importance of the interior American Wetlands through the eyes and experiences of Max Hutchison, a lifelong naturalist, ecologist, zoologist, and voice for preserving the forgotten land he calls home. The Careist is an ode to Max, a way of life, and a universal invitation to be more like him—to care.

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