Ranger of the North

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About the film

“A powerful meditation on Tolkien’s environmentalism and themes of hope.” — Shawn E. Marchese, co-author of "Why We Love Middle-earth: An Enthusiast’s Book about Tolkien, Middle-earth, and the LotR Fandom"

“Beautiful, powerful, and deeply moving." — Matthew Dickerson, co-author of "Ents, Elves, and Eriador: the Environmental Vision of J.R.R. Tolkien"

Inspired by The Lord of the Rings, Peter Christian moved to Alaska and became a ranger with the National Park Service in 1994. He has been patrolling and protecting the vast, northern wilderness for thirty years now and has witnessed dramatic changes in that time. As he approaches retirement, he faces the reality that the wilderness and wildlife he swore to protect are suffering from a rapidly warming climate. Embarking on a deeply personal journey into the far north of Alaska, Peter looks back to the novel that inspired him and searches for the path to hope. “Ranger of the North” invites viewers to experience Peter’s journey with him.