Return of the River

PRESENTED BY: Beacon Hill Meaningful Movies
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7:00 PM, Friday, November 20, 2015 PST
Location: Beacon Hill (click for map)

“Return of the River” offers a story of hope and possibility amid grim environmental news. It’s a film for our time: an invitation to consider crazy ideas that could transform the world for the better. It features an unlikely success story for environmental and cultural restoration. Come see the story of the return of the Elwha River.
Fundamentally, the Elwha River in Washington State is a story about people and the land they inhabit. The film captures the tenacity of individuals who would not give up on a river, mirroring the tenacity of salmon headed upstream to spawn. It is a narrative with global ramifications, exploring the complex relationship between communities and the environment that sustains them.
The camera soars over mountain headwaters, dives into schools of salmon, and captures turbines grinding to a halt; as the largest dam removal project in history begins. The film features people and perspectives on all sides of the Elwha debate, reflecting the many voices of the Elwha valley.

Sponsors: Beacon Artshttp://www.beacon-arts.org Joe McKinstry Construction Comphttp://www.jmcc.comany

Release Year: 2014

Running Time: 69 minutes

Director: John Gussman and Jessica Plumb

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