“Out There: A National Parks Story” Film Screening | Tuesday, September 22 | 7 p.m. | WJCT Studios Jacksonville

“Out There will have even the most city-bound of viewers rearing to pack up a camper and take in the great outdoors themselves.” – The Knockturnal

In celebration of National Public Lands Day, WJCT and St. Johns Riverkeeper are hosting a screening of the 2023 documentary, “Out There: A National Parks Story.”

In the centennial year of the U.S. National Park Service, a young filmmaker and his childhood friend set off on a 10,000-mile journey through America’s national parks, leaving home with little more than a camera and a desire to understand what connects people to these wild places. What begins as a summer road trip becomes a seven-year odyssey, capturing untold stories of those who protect, visit, and find healing in the parks.

Through intimate interviews, breathtaking cinematography, and a profound original musical score, “Out There” uncovers a deeply human portrait of the parks – revealing them as places of reflection, resilience, and connection across generations and cultures.

A stunning visual tribute and grassroots love letter, “Out There” reimagines what it means to find belonging in the natural world, and the power of public lands to bring us back to ourselves.

Popcorn and refreshments are available for purchase.

Timeline

• 6:30 p.m. – Doors open
• 7 p.m. – Film starts

Tickets

• $10 for non-members
• $5 for members (WJCT donor of $60 per year minimum)

Get Your Tickets from WJCT here.

Run time: 1 hour, 13 minutes – Rated G

Local agencies on hand to share resources and information include:

• St. Johns Riverkeeper
• National Parks Conservation Association
• St. John’s Cathedral