Jumbo Wild (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2015, Jumbo Wild is a documentary film directed by Nick Waggoner, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A gripping, hour-long documentary film by Sweetgrass Productions that tells a true story of the decades-long battle over the future of British Columbia’s iconic Jumbo Valley—highlighting the tension between protection of the backcountry experience and ever-increasing development interests in the wilderness. A large-scale proposed ski resort threatens the rich wilderness of British Columbia’s Purcell Range—a revered backcountry ski and snowboarding destination with world-class terrain, sacred ground for local First Nations people, and part of one of North America’s most important grizzly bear corridors. Set against a backdrop of incredible backcountry ski and snowboard footage, Jumbo Wild documents all sides of a divisive issue bringing the passionate local fight to protect the Jumbo Valley to life for the first time.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Jumbo Wild has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jumbo Wild page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jumbo Wild (2015)?
- In US, Jumbo Wild is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jumbo Wild worth watching?
- Jumbo Wild holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Jumbo Wild released?
- Jumbo Wild was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.