Plant Heist (2021)
California’s fight to protect valuable native succulents from an international poaching ring. When suspicious packages are found in a small town in northern California, Game Warden Pat Freeling, gets a tip about the peculiar activity. After further investigation he exposes a vast network of illegal plant poachers. These smugglers ravage the landscape as they rip thousands of the native succulent, Dudleya Farinosa, from their natural habitat. This small unassuming plant carries a hefty bounty on its head internationally, where a single succulent boasts a price tag in the thousands. With the help of volunteers, native plant biologists, and local government, they fight to stop this ecological destruction.
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Keywords
smuggling (contraband), heist, wildlife conservation, poaching, succulents
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Plant Heist about?
- California’s fight to protect valuable native succulents from an international poaching ring. When suspicious packages are found in a small town in northern California, Game Warden Pat Freeling, gets a tip about the peculiar activity. After further investigation he exposes a vast network of illegal plant poachers. These smugglers ravage the landscape as they rip thousands of the native succulent, Dudleya Farinosa, from their natural habitat. This small unassuming plant carries a hefty bounty on its head internationally, where a single succulent boasts a price tag in the thousands. With the help of volunteers, native plant biologists, and local government, they fight to stop this ecological destruction.
- Who directed Plant Heist?
- Plant Heist was directed by Chelsi de Cuba, Gabriel de Cuba.
- Who stars in Plant Heist?
- Plant Heist stars Officer Patrick Freeling.
- How long is Plant Heist?
- Plant Heist has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Plant Heist?
- Plant Heist is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Plant Heist?
- Plant Heist had a budget of $2,000.
- Where was Plant Heist produced?
- Plant Heist was produced in United States of America.