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Plant Heist - Succulent Smuggling Documentary (SXSW Official selection)

Thousands of Succulents, millions of dollars. a real world theft of highly prized plants that are worth BIG money. In northern California, a Game Warden uncovers an illicit network of succulent poachers after mysterious packages containing native plants are reported, and with the help of citizens, biologists, and authorities, he races against time to halt the destruction before permanent damage is inflicted on the land. Winner of Emerald award Coronado Film Festival 2021 ✳️A note from the Filmmakers It all began with reading a news article in The New Yorker about Officer Freeling's big break. Being a succulent and plant enthusiast, I was intrigued by the story's bizarre and interesting nature, so I decided to track down Officer Freeling and give him a call to ask if he’d talk on camera. After waiting for approval from his department heads, we finally got the green light. I set out with my sister and our friend Georgia to Mendocino. After the initial interview on the bluff overlooking the crime scene on that foggy day, we knew as we drove back to Oakland that we had the makings of a fascinating documentary subject. So we put a plan into action to track down all the key people necessary to flesh out the whole picture. Through calling in favors for filmmaking gear, self-funding, and grassroots fundraising, we cobbled together the necessary funds to execute our vision. We are incredibly proud of what we achieved with very little money. Please share the video; the more people who know that plant poaching is a real issue, the better! ⚠️UPDATE: Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 223 by Assembly member Chris Ward (D - San Diego) into law, making it unlawful to sell, or possess with the intent to sell, any Dudleya illegally taken from its natural habitat on state lands. AB 223 makes it unlawful to sell or possess with the intent to sell any Dudleya illegally taken from its natural habitat and establishes minimum penalties of $5,000 per plant for the first offense, and $40,000 per plant for any subsequent offenses.