Films

Witness the majesty of Shenandoah National Park through this mesmerizing, grand, and personal documentary. In 2019, Shenandoah National Park granted Virginia’s Orange Frame Productions exclusive access to film anywhere within the park. During this time, the OFP team scuba dived into mountain caves to film the elusive American eel, climbed cliff faces to witness a peregrine falcon’s first flight, and ventured far off the beaten path to discover the endangered Shenandoah salamander.

The Appalachian Mountains is a place shaped by ongoing formations, migrations, and transformations. This constant change is driven by the region’s diverse species, geology, and human history, which all play a role in the story of Shenandoah’s lush and fragile wilderness—a place that has evolved for millions of years and continues to adapt today. With stunning cinematography from two renowned National Geographic filmmakers, the film also explores the history of the park itself, chronicling how the physical landscape and its cultural impact has shifted over time.

The film is dedicated to late director Jeff Boedeker, who unexpectedly passed away during production. Harnessing Jeff’s vision, Anna Boedeker (owner of Orange Frame Productions) continued the project as executive producer, embodying his inspired pursuit to share never-before-seen perspectives of this unbelievable world.

Introduction by co-executive producer Anna Boedeker

Discussion with director Elizabeth Crowl, Evan Childress (Division Chief of Natural and Cultural Resources, Shenandoah National Park), and Claire Comer (Interpretive Specialist, Shenandoah National Park), moderated by co-executive producer Steve Humble (VPM)