SNOWY is back!
After soaring to over 200 million views in 2025, the beloved documentary SoCal Snowy Owl will return to PBS in April 2026 for Earth Month. The film explores the extraordinary journey of a rare Arctic visitor that captivated a California neighborhood, sparked a global fascination, and deepened awareness of wildlife conservation.
SYNOPSIS
When a rare snowy owl from the Arctic appears in the Southern California suburb of Cypress, three people find that their encounters with this visitor change their lives for the better.
Download the Press Release for PBS SoCAL Earth Month Premier
Production
Producers: Walter Josten, Patricia Josten, Denver Holt, Philip Braun, Roy Rausch, Adam Ansari, Patrick Josten
Director: Christopher Angel
Editor: Philip Braun
Director of Photography: Charles Swanson
















