FHFF Tuesday Films: Return of the River
Posted May 11, 2015 at 5:51 am by Tim Dustrude
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Return of the River, the capstone film of the Friday Harbor Film Festival’s 2015 Winter Film Series, is on tap to be screened at the San Juan Island Grange on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m.
The Friday Harbor Film Festival’s 2014 Audience Choice Award Winner for Favorite Film, Return of the River tells the story of the Elwha River Dam removal – the largest dam removal project in the history of the United States!
The visually striking film screening is co-sponsored by FRIENDS of the San Juans and chronicles the extraordinary community effort to change public opinion and restore the local ecosystem by setting the Elwha River free.
The results demonstrate an amazing example of coalition-building and an inspiring victory for environmental justice. Return of the River offers hope for communities facing environmental challenges by chronicling a dramatic success story that has drawn international attention to the Olympic Peninsula.
Filmmaker, John Gussman will attend the screening to discuss the making and impact of their inspirational film. In addition, staff members of FRIENDS of the San Juans will be on hand to provide insight into local efforts to protect salmon habitat in the Salish Sea.
More information is available at www.elwhafilm.com.
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