Green Fire (2011)
Green Fire is a feature documentary on the life, ideas, and legacy of conservationist Aldo Leopold. Tracing his intellectual and personal journey, the film situates Leopold’s philosophy of the “land ethic” within the development of modern conservation, wilderness preservation, wildlife management, and ecological restoration. Through archival material, contemporary voices, and on-camera interpretation, the film examines how Leopold’s thinking continues to shape environmental practice across diverse American landscapes, from urban communities to remote wilderness areas, and invites reflection on humanity’s ethical relationship to the natural world.
Directors: Ann Dunsky, Steve Dunsky, Dave Steinke.
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Peter Coyote as Aldo Leopold (voice) |
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Aldo Leopold as Self (archive footage) |
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Curt Meine as Narrator |
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Nina Leopold Bradley as Self |
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Estella Bergere Leopold as Self |
| Directing | Ann Dunsky | Director |
| Directing | Steve Dunsky | Director |
| Production | Alana DeJoseph | Associate Producer |
| Visual Effects | Brandon Russell | Animation |
| Production | Jeannine Richards | Associate Producer |
| Crew | Barry Kirk | Cinematography |
| Visual Effects | Gil Hinkley | Animation |
| Writing | Stephen Most | Writer |
| Visual Effects | Brock Sherman | Animation |
| Art | Judy Dersch | Graphic Designer |
| Production | Buddy Huffaker | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Ann Dunsky | Editor |
| Art | Sharon Dana | Graphic Designer |
| Sound | Tom Disher | Music |
| Crew | Stevan Smith | Cinematography |
| Art | Charles W. Schwartz | Graphic Designer |
| Directing | Dave Steinke | Director |