Calling all Northeast mountain lion lovers! Join us for the world premiere of Heart of a Lion at the Boston Film Festival on September 20. This feature-length documentary follows Panthera Puma Program Director Dr. Mark Elbroch on a sweeping journey from the wilderness of Jackson, Wyoming, to the misty forests of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.
At the center of the story are two mountain lion mothers, F61 and Yoko, whose lives Elbroch has tracked for years. The film reveals an intimate portrait of one of North America’s most misunderstood predators — exploring not only their ecological role but also the emotional intelligence and resilience that define their lives in the wild.
If you're in or near Boston, get your tickets now!
Watch the trailer on Instagram!
Saturday, September 20, 2025
8:30 p.m. (EDT)
Emerson Paramount Theater (Bright Family Screening Room)
Runtime: 1:38
Executive Producers: Jon Ayers and Dorothy Bahna
Director: Joe Pontecorvo
Producer / Cinematographers: Joe Pontecorvo and Jeff Hogan
Narrated by Mark Elbroch
Inspired by the book: The Cougar Conundrum by Mark Elbroch
If you can't attend the premiere, local showings will occur elsewhere this fall, with wider distribution to follow. Stay tuned for more information.
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