ABOUT THE FILM

Deeply concerned about the steep decline of insect pollinators due to devastating environmental impacts, a group of runners trace the migration path of the monarch butterflies across three countries as they organized a 4,300 kilometre relay run, aiming to raise awareness for pollinator conservation

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“As a filmmaker I saw an opportunity to explore the parallel stories of the monarchs and the runners. During the 2019 relay run, runners not only traced the migration route of monarch butterflies, but also experienced similar challenges that the monarchs face in their annual migration. The film covers the story behind the planning and execution of The Monarch Ultra and how this international relay run connects with environmental activism.”

 - Rodney Fuentes – Film Director, Narrator

THE ISSUE

Monarch butterflies are in steep decline which populations dropping up to 90% in the last 20 years. There’s a lot you can do to help and support monarchs and reduce their decline. Your help not only benefit monarch butterflies but also all insect pollinators that are so important to our food supply and for maintaining the health of our ecosystems. Click the link to learn ways to help.

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BOOK A SCREENING

Would you like to bring The Monarch Ultra to your community? If interested in hosting a screening, please email info@rodneyfuentes.com for more information.

A Film By Rodney Fuentes

Director: Rodney Fuentes
Editors: Rob Viscardis and Rodney Fuentes
Executive Producer: Timothy Haines
Original Score: Asher Ettinger
Sound Editor: George Flores
Graphics & Animation: Suchi Maheshwari Dubey
Closing Credit Song: Common Lives by Metric and Zoe

Special thanks to Metric and Zoe for donating the credit’s song