Liz Unger | USA | 15 mins 22 secs | 2023

LANGUAGE: English

Batsies is an experimental short documentary about two wildlife biologists, Sara Weaver and Sarah Fritts, who challenge the stigma surrounding bats. Based in Texas, these quirky, tattooed women tackle cutting-edge bat research, focusing on threats from wind turbines. Despite the crucial role bats play in agriculture, their public image has worsened since COVID-19. The film highlights their unique friendship and dedication to saving these misunderstood creatures.

This film was an official selection for ALT EFF 2024.