*If you’re an avid lover of all things related to the love and care of animals and wildlife, check out National Geographic’s new critically acclaimed documentary special BILLY & MOLLY: AN OTTER LOVE STORY.
Directed by distinguished photographer and filmmaker Charlie Hamilton James and produced by Emmy and BAFTA Award-winner Jeff Wilson of Silverback Films, the movie revolves around the special connection forged between a man and an otter.
Per the official synopsis: When a wild otter in desperate need of help washes up on his jetty in the remote Scottish islands of Shetland, Billy Mail, his wife Susan, and their devoted sheepdog Jade find themselves with a unique new member of their family. When Molly first arrives at the Mail residence, Billy and Susan take it upon themselves to care for the ill otter, providing Billy with a new sense of purpose.
According to the news release, following the world premiere at SXSW, one critic called the doc “an emotional powerhouse of a documentary” (Screen Zealots). Watch the trailer above.
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“BILLY & MOLLY: AN OTTER LOVE STORY is an inspiring story that we hope will encourage viewers to pause and reconnect with the world around them,” said Tom McDonald, National Geographic’s executive vice president of Global Factual and Unscripted Content.
“This film was the ultimate passion project for me, and simply a dream come true,” said Charlie Hamilton James. “At its core, BILLY & MOLLY: AN OTTER LOVE STORY is about love between man and wife, and man and otter, and for the natural world. We hope viewers will feel this love radiate when they watch the film.”
During my interview with Billy, his wife Susan, and Charlie about their heartwarming documentary, I was captivated by Billy and Susan’s bond with Molly, the otter, and James’ dedication to capturing their story. The director described the challenges and joys of documenting such an intimate portrayal of wildlife. Together, they painted a vivid picture of the beauty and complexity of the relationship between humans and animals. Watch my exclusive conversation with the trio in the clip below.
You can stream BILLY & MOLLY: AN OTTER LOVE STORY on Disney+/Hulu.
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