Free screening of the documentary "Return of the River" followed by discussion with Co-Director, Producer, Editor and Writer, Jessica Plumb.
Return of the River & Director Talk
7PM April 13
Yeager Recital Hall (Center for the Arts)
“Return of the River” documents the largest dam removal project in the history of the United States, and the extraordinary effort to restore an ecosystem. Fundamentally, the Elwha River in Washington State is a story about people and the land they inhabit. It is a narrative with global ramifications, exploring the complex relationship between communities and the environment that sustains them.
With captivating scenes soaring over mountain headwaters, diving into schools of salmon, and capturing turbines grinding to a halt as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history begins; the documentary offers a story of hope and possibility amid grim environmental news.
Sponsored by: Elon Docs, Office of Sustainability, Center for Environmental Studies, KAO, Colonnades Neighborhood & Global Education Center.