Yearly Jackson Wild media awards are given to exemplary storytellers in the field of science and nature. Once could consider it the science and nature Oscar. The 2021 honoree is David Attenborough, who put together a beautiful documentary series for Netflix, entitled Life in Color.
The title itself suggests a strong nod to beautiful cinematography, which is a keynote and an imperative for the subject matter. The multi-part documentary follows natural subjects around the world to delve into the how and why that surrounds how animals use color.
For example, though a brilliantly orange tiger looks misplaced and obvious to humans when surrounded by tall grass, it is perfect for stalking deer, which see the tigers as a blending brown.
Key Takeaways:
- The equivalent of an Oscar, albeit for science and nature storytelling in film, the Jackson Wild Media awards review contenders from across the globe.
- This year the Netflix documentary, Life in Color, was the award-winner. David Attenborough was at the helm of the visually stunning documentary.
- The film explored how and why animals use color in their daily lives, to mate, camouflage, etc.
“The world’s foremost communicator about the natural world, Attenborough has brought the mysteries of the wild to us for nearly 70 years.”
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