Born to Be Wild 3D: North America Home Video Release
One year after its IMAX debut, BORN TO BE WILD 3D arrives on home video, giving audiences across North America another chance to experience its story from the comfort of their living rooms. Viewers who watched the film in IMAX may have felt a sudden draw to swap daily routines for a trip to the jungle, a playful impulse that sticks in memory even after the screening ends. Source: Orangutan Foundation International.
The film’s appeal isn’t solely tied to its immersive 3D visuals. While the cinematic scale is undeniably striking, the core narrative rests on the remarkable work of two pioneering conservationists, and that heart remains compelling even on a standard television screen. The storytelling carries enough weight to stand on its own, beyond the extras of any premium format. Source: Orangutan Foundation International.
The documentary follows the work of Dr. Birutė Mary Galdikas, president of the Orangutan Foundation International, and Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick of The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Galdikas operates a sanctuary in Borneo that rescues and rehabilitates orphaned orangutans in a way that preserves their wild nature, with the aim of eventual release back into the wild. Sheldrick’s organization pursues a parallel mission in Kenya, focusing on elephants and the same rehabilitation ethos. Source: Orangutan Foundation International; Source: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
What might sound like a straightforward “nature story” about doctors running foundations becomes something far more engaging in practice. The film presents a narrative told, in part, through the animals themselves, offering a rare and insightful glimpse into the animal kingdom that hasn’t been explored this way before. The emphasis on care, resilience, and instinct elevates the material beyond mere documentary footage. Source: Orangutan Foundation International; Source: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Directed by David Lickley, known for Jane Goodall’s Wild Chimpanzees, and narrated by Morgan Freeman, famed for his roles in nature-themed projects, the film also spotlights elephants whose memory abilities put human recollection to shame. The result is a multi-layered experience that appeals to wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, and casual viewers alike. Source: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Blu-ray bonus features include the following wonder-filled Webisodes: – Borneo – Kenya – Camp Leakey – Coming Home To Tsavo – Wild Filmmaking – Caregivers – Two Trailers