Finalist for the 2025 Jackson Wild Media Awards. Eddy Garabito, known as "Father Blue," once boasted the largest collection of blue tree monitors in the United States. After uncovering the harsh capture and trade practices fueling the U.S. import of this endangered species, he’s giving it all up. This project delves into Eddy’s personal transformation and sheds light on the ethical issues within the exotic pet trade.

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Director of Photography:

Meag Cherry

Editor:

Meag Cherry

Producer:

Meag Cherry

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