Happy Black History Month 2022!
Free Event Admission
Ages 16+
The Falconer is a documentary feature that captures beauty and hope. This is a story of second chances: for injured birds of prey, for an abandoned plot of land, for a group of teenagers who have dropped out of high school, and for Rodney Stotts himself.
Join the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center for a screening and post-documentary discussion as we end Black History Month celebrating the contributions of naturalist leaders such as Stotts.
The movie will also be available to stream from you own home! Sign up for a Virtual Streaming Ticket, and you will be able to sign in and stream the movie from Thursday, February 24th to Sunday, February 28th.
Movie Content Warnings: Discussions of murder, drug use, and sexual assault.
Learn more about the movie below!
Rodney Stotts — Master Falconer
“Falconry can help build character, compassion and caring. Its importance is immeasurable. It changes lives.” - Rodney Stotts
Rodney Stotts is a master falconer and licensed raptor specialist from Southeast Washington D.C. Under his organization Rodney’s Raptors, Mr. Stotts creates interactive and educational programming, allowing adults and children of all ages to experience the excitement that comes from holding a live bird of prey. He is also a staff member of the Earth Conservation Corps under their Wings Over America division, and a youth community leader, creating transformative opportunities that connect young people to the environment and their community. Mr. Stotts’ love for falconry stems from the fact that it helps to keep the local raptor population healthy, while crossing all color, socioeconomic and ethnic barriers. Through Mr. Stotts’ work, he makes the powerful connection between endangered species and local youth who must navigate survival in a stressed community.