The Red List

Narrated by Iolo Williams. Wales’ wild landscapes stand as silent witnesses to an ecological emergency: over a sixth of native plants face extinction. Their survival rests on one botanist, Dr. Kevin McGinn, and his tireless team. The Red List follows Kevin’s year-long race to collect seeds from 25 endangered species. Against record-breaking heat, climate change, and personal loss, each seed becomes a fragile act of hope. Told with urgency and heart, this documentary exposes the hidden struggles of conservation and reminds us that even the smallest efforts can help secure a more resilient future.
  • Genre: Documentary, Environmental

Welsh Connections

  • Director: Ross Pierson
  • Producer / Executive Producer: Ross Pierson
  • Cast: Iolo Williams, Dr. Kevin McGinn, Dr Abigail Lowe, Elinor James
  • Filming Locations: Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Neath and Port Talbot

Technical Details

  • Running time: 49 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Certificate: Uncertified
  • Accessible Formats: Subtitles

Release

  • Date: 27th June 2025

Links

  • Selected to Raindance Film Festival (World Premiere, 27th June,  2025).
  • Selected to Guadalajara International Film Festival as part the Socio-Environmental section with the British Council, Jury award My Name Is Climate Change Film Festival.
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