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Wild Inside

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On February 2, 2023, Flaco -- a male Eurasian eagle-owl, the largest species of owl in the world -- was discovered missing from his cage at the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan. What follows when Flaco, who had lived his entire life in captivity, was released in New York City is a surprising story revealing the delight, concern, and fascination of millions in the city and beyond.
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Alissa Wilkinson New York Times 2d
So “Wild Inside” is full of shots of Flaco that one filmmaker could never capture alone. And this gives it the feeling of a group project, a collective tribute to an animal that will always be part of civic lore. Go to Full Review Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com 2d
3/4
She raises thorny questions around the irreversible ways human beings’ livelihoods and infrastructure have damaged animals’ lifestyles and whether, in an age of distraction, human beings have the capacity to still be in awe of the world around them. Go to Full Review Richard Brody The New Yorker 5d
The result is an invigorating philosophical exploration of animal life, a vision of the modern media spotlight, and a symphonic outpouring of the energy, passion, and knowledge that make the city run. Go to Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) 2d
Wild Inside raises many questions about the nature of animals and our fascination and interactions with them without any explicit point or debate. Go to Full Review Jared Mobarak Hey, Have You Seen ...? 2d
7/10
You can therefore watch Wild Inside as a document of this once-in-a-lifetime moment as well as a dissection of the human condition where it comes to the belief that we know best. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots 3d
A beautiful, unforgettable documentary that tells Flaco the owl’s story with overwhelming heart and emotion. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Manavjeet P @ManavPatil999 1d Wild Inside is a deeply moving and captivating documentary. Director Penny Lane does a fantastic job telling the unforgettable story of Flaco the owl with immense heart, humor, and beautiful visuals. It is a thoughtful look at nature, humanity, and city life that will stay with you long after it ends. Highly recommended! See more Read all reviews
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Penny Lane

Director

Gabriel Sedgwick

Producer

Nickolas Hasse

Producer

Jessica Harrop

Executive Producer

Caitlin Mae Burke

Executive Producer

Julie Parker Benello

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Synopsis On February 2, 2023, Flaco -- a male Eurasian eagle-owl, the largest species of owl in the world -- was discovered missing from his cage at the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan. What follows when Flaco, who had lived his entire life in captivity, was released in New York City is a surprising story revealing the delight, concern, and fascination of millions in the city and beyond.
Director
Penny Lane
Producer
Gabriel Sedgwick, Nickolas Hasse
Distributor
Sandbox Films
Production Co
HBO Documentary Films
Genre
Documentary
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 31, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 36m