Trash pandas: the masterminds outsmarting humanity one dumpster at a time.
While, all over the world, multiple wild species are threatened, raccoons are displaying an unprecedented expansion. Beneath the innocent and graceful plush exterior hides an unparalleled "survivor" temperament. Omnivorous, curious, intelligent and extremely adaptable, raccoons prove to be very good at overcoming any challenge thrown by humans. But how do these clever creatures manage to survive both in the wild and in urban settings? Set in one summer in Georgia, USA, this film follows a litter of young raccoons from birth to adulthood on Jekyll Island.
Cinematography
Intimate raccoon-eye-view footage of Jekyll Island chaos.
Direction
Emma Baus crafts genuine tension from dumpster heists.
Director
Emma Baus
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Raccoon populations have exploded 20-fold in urban areas since the 1930s, making them one of evolution's fastest success stories.
Jekyll Island was originally a millionaire's retreat; now it's raccoon kingdom. The irony of wildlife inheriting the 1%'s playground isn't lost.
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