I was thoroughly excited to view this film. Ever since it was first mentioned, I have made sure to keep the date open. However, upon viewing, I was quite disappointed, the film did not live up to what I had expected. The quote, from which the title was taken, was bastardized. Not once was it read in its entirety. Instead, small snippets were read on and off throughout the film. These snippets lacked the power of the original quote.
Additionally, many of the interview segments lacked anything of value. Tell me about the man, his legacy, etc, but don't let people of no importance speak of nothing more than who they perceive Aldo Leopold to have been.
Instead, I recommend that everyone watch The Greatest Good.
The Greatest Good is a film chronicling the history of the US Forest Service, and the many challenges it faced in its first 100 years. For a course based on policy, this is the perfect video. Throughout the film it is quite obvious how public sentiment has shaped policy, and how scientists are in a constant battle enact policy based on science, rather than the opinion of an ignorant populace.
The video may be found HERE
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