Celebrating the Wild Voices
“The Singing Planet turned me upside down. I literally can’t walk outside now without a big smile appearing because I’m noticing so much more, right there, to bring me joy.”
Dr. Lynda Ulrich, Conspiracy of Goodness
The Singing Planet Trailer
The earth offers a rich and varied chorus—for those who listen. Join natural sounds recordists Richard Nelson & Hank Lentfer for an unforgettable immersion in these wild voices and the places that give rise to them.
“The thing that makes The Singing Planet so compelling isn’t a single thing. Yes, the cinematography is superb; the audio is world-class; the story itself is powerful. But there is a message here, a message that comes not from Liz, and Nels, and Hank, but from the non-human protagonists who appear in the film.
The Singing Planet gives voice to those with whom we share the Earth, and they have a great deal to say, if we’ll only listen. Liz’s film graces us with the ability to do so.”
— Steve Shepard, The Natural Curiosity Project
“The photography, sound, and editing are stunning. However, it is the message from both Richard and Hank, so elegantly braided with the sensorial presentation, that touched me. I confess to having cried a little on each viewing. I hope that The Singing Planet can make anyone fall in love with the natural world around us, and gently push us towards collective and viable advocacy.”
— Melissa Pons, earth.fm
Listen to a hermit thrush singing!
2024 Screenings
Grand Valley Audubon Society, Grand Junction, Colorado. January 15th, 6 p.m.
(Please check back for additional film festival screenings)
2023 Film Screenings
2023 Rainforest Film Festival, Keynote Film for The Year of the Birds. Petersburg, Alaska. Wright Auditorium, November 30, at 7 p.m.
Desert Spirituality Series, screening and panel with authors Hank Lentfer & Kim Haines-Eitzen, and filmmaker, Liz McKenzie. Tin Shed Theater, Patagonia, AZ March 2
Juneau Audubon Society, screening and Q & A with Hank Lentfer, Gold Town Nickelodeon Theater, Juneau March 9 & 11
2022 Film Screenings
Wild and Scenic Film Festival, Nevada City, CA Jan 13-23
Island Sisters Coffee & Films, Feb 4
Colorado Environmental Film Festival, Golden, CA Feb 24-Mar 6
Wild Encounters Virtual Screening and Live Q & A with Liz McKenzie & Hank Lentfer Feb 23-March 6
Population Connection Virtual Screening and Live Q & A with Liz McKenzie & Hank Lentfer April 1-8
American Documentary Film Festival, Palm Springs, April 7-11
The Singing Planet Summer Celebration Virtual, May 21-June 15
One Earth Sangha Virtual Screening, June 19-30
Maui Film Festival, Hawaii July 6-31
The Community Curiosity Series, Gustavus Community Center, Alaska, July 23
Vaasa Wildlife Festival, Vaasa, Finland September 28-October 2 (Winner—Nature and Human Health Films, Second Place)
Natourale Nature and Tourism Film Festival Wiesbaden, Germany December 1-4
More Audience Comments
“A deeply moving work of art.”
“I’ll never hear the world in the same way.”
“Beautiful and INSPIRING.”
“I just had to go outside after watching and hear my world.”
“Absolutely magical.”
“This film gives me hope.”
“Put on your headphones, sit back, and immerse yourself in the voice of the planet. You’ll be so glad you did.”
The Singing Planet Cast & Crew
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