Takaya: Lone Wolf
Program Details
A solitary wolf living on his own terms.
When a lone wolf is discovered prowling a remote island off the coast of British Columbia, renowned wildlife photographer Cheryl Alexander goes in for a closer look.
What follows is a seven-year relationship that pushes the boundaries of his world—and ours. Takaya: Lone Wolf recounts the inspirational story of one animal’s resilience, adaptation, and survival as he takes on the odds.
Through Cheryl’s extraordinary connection and commitment, this special documentary reveals that humans can in fact co-exist with apex carnivores that are often perceived as a lethal threat.
Amid widespread rumours and theories, Cheryl uncovers hidden clues and never-before-seen footage that detail where Takaya came from, how he got to the island, and how he’s adapted to his new landscape. And, meeting with leading experts to help decipher his remarkable behaviour, she is determined to expose the deeper lessons that this majestic hunter has to teach us all.
Awards
Canadian Screen Awards 2021, Rob Stewart Award for Best Science or Nature Documentary Program winner
Content Innovation Awards 2020, Factual TV Project of the Year nominee
Leo Awards 2020, multiple awards including:
Best Short Documentary Program winner
Best Direction Short Documentary Program winner
Best Screenwriting Short Documentary Program winner
Best Cinematography Short Documentary Program winner
International Wildlife Film Festival 2020, Official Selection
Sunset Film Festival Los Angeles 2020, Official Selection