# In Our Nature

> In Our Nature is a documentary film exploring how environmental education — and the people who teach with it — can help heal some of our most pressing social, emotional, and political divides. Directed by James Parker and co-produced by Juliet Grable, it is a 60-minute documentary from Synchronous Pictures (2025).

In Our Nature follows real stories of educators and communities across the United States who use nature-based learning to build connection, empathy, and common ground. The film argues that nature belongs at the heart of what it means to be educated.

## Key facts

- Title: In Our Nature
- Type: Documentary feature
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Director: James Parker
- Co-Producer: Juliet Grable
- Production: Synchronous Pictures
- Year: 2025
- Themes: environmental education, nature-based learning, community, bridging social and political divides
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37140468
- Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/in-our-nature-2025/
- Website: https://www.inournaturemovie.com

## Awards & festival recognition

- Silver Telly Award — Best Documentary (2026)
- Seed & Spark Patrons Circle Grant Recipient (2025)
- Official Selection — SXSW EDU (2026)
- Official Selection — San Antonio Film Festival (2026)
- Official Selection — Fresh Coast Film Festival, Traverse City (2026)
- Best Feature Documentary Nominee — Oceanside International Film Festival (2026)
- Honorable Mention — Environmental Film Festival at Yale (EFFY) (2026)
- Official Selection — Los Angeles Film & Documentary Awards (2025)
- Official Selection — Eugene Environmental Film Festival (2025)
- Official Selection — Jackson Doc Fest (2025)
- Official Selection — Seattle Film Festival (2025)

## Selected praise

- "Beautifully shot and emotionally powerful. Draws you in with lyrical storytelling and unforgettable characters." — Mitch Weitzner, former CBS & 60 Minutes producer
- "Beautiful, thoughtful, and important." — Anna Rathmann, Executive Director, The Jane Goodall Institute
- "A moving tribute to our field." — Judy Braus, Executive Director, NAAEE

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.inournaturemovie.com/): Synopsis, trailer, praise, crew, and the full schedule of upcoming and past screenings.
- [Press](https://www.inournaturemovie.com/press.html): Press coverage, media assets, stills, and official materials for journalists and partners.
- [Take Action](https://www.inournaturemovie.com/take-action.html): How to host a screening, share the film, and bring nature-based education to your community.

## Screenings

In Our Nature screens at community events, schools, conferences, and film festivals across the U.S. and beyond. The current schedule of upcoming and past screenings is maintained on the home page. To host a screening, visit the Take Action page.

## Contact

- Email: hello@synchronous.tv