
"Wild Life" is a nature-docu love story that follows conservationist Kris Tompkins and her husband Doug Tompkins. The film chronicles their journey from leading outdoor apparel companies to dedicating their lives to preserving wild landscapes in Chile and Argentina by creating National Parks through the largest private land donation in history. It celebrates their decades-spanning love and their visionary environmental efforts.
Trivia:
1. The film was directed by Oscar-winning filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, known for their immersive adventure documentaries.
2. Kris and Doug Tompkins were key founders behind major outdoor brands such as Patagonia, The North Face, and Esprit before dedicating themselves to conservation.
3. The production involved extensive filming in remote and rugged natural landscapes across Chile and Argentina, capturing breathtaking and rarely seen wilderness.