Movie-watchers can support Nature Canada this summer just by  streaming critically acclaimed and beloved films including Eight Below, Free Solo, WALL-E, The Revenant and more on Prime Video

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Unceded Algonquin Territory – Ottawa, ON, 2 June, 2022 – In advance of World Environment Day (June 5), Nature Canada was announced as the sixth organization Prime Video will support as part of their Watch to Give Back initiative. Prime Video will donate all proceeds from Watch to Give Back title rentals and purchases to Nature Canada from June 1 to August 31. This enables viewers to turn watching their favourite films into a real impact to protect and restore Canadian wildlife. The films selected include An Inconvenient Truth, Arctic Tale, Free Solo, Interstellar, Into the Wild, and more. 

“Movies touch and inspire people from all walks of life to care about nature,” says Jodi Joy, Nature Canada’s Director of Development. “We’re excited to give people a way to make a real impact for the nature they love while enjoying movies that have a special place in the hearts of nature-lovers. From “An Inconvenient Truth” to “Wall-E” we hope there’s something for everyone.”

“We are so lucky in Canada to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful natural environments in the world. We are proud to support Nature Canada who have been connecting Canadians to nature for generations,” said Magda Grace, head of Prime Video, Canada. “The Canadian made initiative, Watch to Give Back, continues to offer our customers a real opportunity to give back while enjoying our best-in-class content.”  

The campaign, Watch To Give Back, will donate 100% of proceeds on behalf of Canadian Prime Video watchers when they rent or purchase any of the following titles: 

• An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power
• An Inconvenient Truth
• Arctic Tale
• Bernie the Dolphin
• Eight Below
• Free Solo
• Furry Vengeance
• Interstellar
• Into the Wild
• Jonathan Livingston Seagull
• Knowing
• Nomadland
• Reminiscence
• The Call of the Wild
• The Day After Tomorrow
• The Revenant
• WALL-E
• Wild

Nature Canada will put all donations from the Watch to Give Back program towards continuing to support, defend and restore vital habitats and species. To make your own donation, visit our Give a Gift page.

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About Nature Canada

Nature Canada is Canada’s voice for nature. For 80 years, Nature Canada has helped protect over 110 million acres of parks and wildlife areas in Canada and countless species. Today, Nature Canada represents a network of over 130,000 members and supporters and more than 1,000 nature organizations.

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For more information contact: 

Scott Mullenix 

media@naturecanada.ca