The Conservation Game - Feature Documentary - USA

Set against the backdrop of a heated national debate on captive big cats in America, THE CONSERVATION GAME follows the story of Tim Harrison, an Ohio cop who stumbles upon a bombshell discovery while undercover at an exotic animal auction. He starts to suspect that America's top television celebrity conservationists may be secretly connected to the exotic pet trade.

What follows is a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, filled with lies, deception, and cover-ups. As his investigation leads deeper into the secret world of the big cat trade, Tim and his team take their fight to the halls of Congress, pressing lawmakers to pass federal legislation that would end the private breeding and exploitation of these endangered animals.

Director Michael Webber

​​But when opposition comes from an unexpected source, Tim is forced to face the demons of his own past, while wrestling with the consequences of exposing his childhood hero.

Michael Webber is an American motion picture producer/director who has produced numerous films for studios such as 20th Century Fox and Lionsgate. Webber is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work has received the highest praise by top critics.

#AniFab judge's aggregate score for The Conservation Game is 9.4 out of 10 with one judge noting, "Super important to dig deeper into issues and ask questions no one wants asked.  Powerful, beautifully crafted. 2 thumbs up - Team AniFab is going to try to build our opening night premiere in Austin around this movie, The Conservation Game.  You're going to hear a great deal about this movie in the coming months.