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The documentary “Path of the Panther” will screen three times beginning Saturday at the Polk Theatre in Lakeland.

A new documentary about the plight of the endangered Florida panther gives viewers and intimate look into the world of these big cats in habit, and the crisis they face as Florida's human population booms.

'Path of the Panther' A new film from National Geographic opens with the death of a Florida panther on one stretch of the state's thousands of miles of highway—but “Path of the Panther” ends with a glimmer of hope for an endangered species that once dominated the Southeastern United States. Both photographer Carlton Ward Jr. and director Eric Bendick will be at the Tampa Theatre on premiere night, Friday, Feb. 24 (and Sunday, Feb. 26) for a post-show Q&A.

The award-winning film will be released in over 40 theaters in Florida — including Tampa — on Feb. 24. The film's photographer and producer will host a Q&A session Friday and Sunday night at the Tampa Theatre.

The award-winning film will be released in over 40 theaters in Florida on Feb. 24. The film's photographer and producer will host Q&A sessions this weekend in Tampa.

A new film from National Geographic opens with the death of a Florida panther on one stretch of the state's thousands of miles of highway—but “Path of the Panther” also ends with a glimmer of hope for an endangered species that once dominated the Southeastern United States.

Wildlife photographer Carlton Ward Jr. produced the movie, which will receive a statewide theatrical release this month.

Every year, the Big Sky Film Festival returns to Missoula with a selection of diverse films from across the country and the world. While differing in genre, tone and topic,

"Path of the Panther" was met with critical acclaim during its release at the Florida Film Festival in 2022. Now the film will be released in Florida theaters, including several in Central Florida.

The 11th annual Key West Film Festival gets underway Wednesday, Nov. 16, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 20, with more than 75 films being shown during the five-day event.