Growing up in Atlanta can be hard as highlighted by three real-life protagonists in That’s Wild. Clifford (16) tries to fill the void of his incarcerated father, Ahmani (13) struggles with the aftermath of a homeless childhood, and Nicholas (13) grapples with episodes of depression. When the boys sign up for the after-school program, Wilderness Works, they quickly begin to unpack the negative pressures that surround them in their day-to-day lives. Under the mentorship of the dynamic duo Bill and Ebonie, these teenagers learn about the transformative and healing effects of time spent in the outdoors. As Clifford, Ahmani and Nicholas set their sights on the strenuous terrains of the Maroon Bells Wilderness in Colorado, they quickly begin to realize the magnitude of their adventure. Led by Bill, this backpacking summer trip takes these teenage boys through rapid rivers, high-altitudes and snowcapped peaks all while overcoming their own personal mountains. Why? The average American spends 93% of their time inside, which results in a wide range of increasing mental and physical problems. As the United States becomes more diverse, some demographic and socioeconomic groups are still underrepresented in outdoor recreation and education.? That's Wild is a bold statement meant to inspire a new generation of all races and ethnicities to travel out into the natural world in search of adventure and to discover the mental and physical benefits the outdoors has the offer.

Originally released by Passion River Films, 2020. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 22, 2022.