This film aims to investigate the proposal to eliminate an entire species from Catalina Island. It examines the science, or lack thereof, behind the eradication plan, featuring perspectives from local stakeholders and opponents.
It questions the necessity of the eradication, arguing that it is inhumane and that alternatives should be considered. It centers on animal welfare concerns, examining the humaneness of proposed eradication methods and the moral implications of eliminating an entire species..
Accountability and Transparency: It questions the decision-making processes, permitting and lack of the communities input .
Independent ecologists and wildlife biologists reviewed the data behind the eradication. The film shows key issues: poor sampling, guessed-at impacts, uncertain ecosystem responses, and missing adaptive management options.
Experts and stakeholders call for a humane, evidence-based plan: Pause all killing until independent reviews finish, monitor results long-term, and ensure open public oversight.
The film closes with an open-ended question rather than a verdict — urging viewers and policymakers to weigh scientific rigor, ethics, and community values before endorsing actions with irreversible consequences.
