Blue Water Film Festival Hosts Screening of San Diego: America’s Wildest City

San Diego’s diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes take center stage at this year’s Blue Water Film Festival, where local filmmakers Nathan Dappen and David Hutchinson will present their breathtaking documentary, San Diego: America’s Wildest City.

Exploring San Diego’s Wild Side

San Diego isn’t just “America’s Finest City”—it’s also one of the wildest. With mountains, ocean, and desert converging, the region is home to some of the most diverse wildlife in the country.

This documentary captures the beauty and resilience of local species as they navigate an ecosystem transformed by 3.3 million human neighbors.

See you there!

Join Blue Water Film Festival’s Shabbat Dinner + Screenings event for a special screening of San Diego: America’s Wildest City, followed by a live Q&A session with the filmmakers.

📅 Friday, March 21, 2025
🍽️ 5 PM–6:30 PM | Shabbat Dinner + Opening Remarks by Consul General of Austria Michael Postl
🎬 7 PM–9 PM | Screening of San Diego: America’s Wildest City + Two Additional Films & Q&A
📍 4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla
🎟️ Click here for tickets

Celebrate San Diego’s diverse wildlife and experience the magic on the big screen. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of film, conservation, and storytelling!

See you there, San Diego!

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