The Book of George

The Book of George: Mentorship, Storytelling, and the Wild Places That Shape Us   The Book of George is a short documentary about mentorship, identity, and the life-changing power of access to the natural world. Rooted in George McKenzie Jr.’s journey from Brooklyn to the backcountry of Florida, the film explores how relationships, storytelling, and wild places can help shape a person’s path and sense of purpose. Through intimate moments and a deeply personal lens, the film reflects on what it means to be seen, guided, and challenged into becoming more of yourself. It also highlights the importance of conservation not only as an environmental issue, but as a human one—connected to belonging, opportunity, healing, and legacy. This program at The Explorers Club will feature a screening of The Book of George, followed by a conversation with George McKenzie Jr. about the making of the film, the role mentorship has played in his life, and how storytelling can help people connect more deeply with nature and one another. At its heart, The Book of George is about more than one person’s story. It is about what becomes possible when someone is invited into a world they never thought they could belong to.     This in-person event at the Explorers Club Headquarters will include an audience Q&A. RESERVATIONS This will be an in-person lecture at Explorers Club Headquarters. In-person tickets are $20 for Members, and $35 for the General Public. Check-in will begin at 6:00 pm, with a beer and wine reception from 6:00 – 7:00 pm FILM CREDITS Director: Danny Schmidt Executive Producers: Mallory Lykes Dimmitt, Alex Wallace, Julie Wallace, Hayley Nenadal Producers: George McKenzie Jr, Clay Barron, Danny Schmidt Produced by Pure Gold Picture in association with SLOMotion Film Presented by The Los Angeles Times Supported by Stio, Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, CREW Land and Water Trust

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