Showings
The Films
Spring fish harvest with the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
- Year 2025
- Country USA
- Runtime 4 min
- Director Bonnie Willison
Filmmaker in Attendance, Family Friendly, Has Subtitles
Spearfishing brings Ojibwe families together, honors ancestors, and provides food for the community. Despite this, spearfishing is often misunderstood outside of Indigenous communities. Hear from the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin about what spearfishing means to them, and how they scientifically manage the fishery.
Currentcy
- Year 2026
- Country USA
- Runtime 12 min
- Director Ryan Christians
Michigan Premiere, Staff Pick
After a traumatic chapter left Ashley battling anxiety and depression, he discovered that the river offered more than just fish. Currentcy follows one man’s journey as fly fishing became a path toward connection, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose.
At the Altar of the Golden God
- Year 2024
- Country USA
- Runtime 13 min
- Director Erik Sudheimer
Adult Language, Staff Pick
This episode of SHORELUNCH we find the crew prowling the river shallows of the Pacific Northwest in search of monster carps! There’s also a legendary Chinese-American sandwich of legends. Join us for lunch (and rabid squirrels) at the altar of the golden god!
Jac
- Year 2026
- Country USA
- Runtime 23 min
- Director Mike Brooks
Filmmaker in Attendance, Subject in Attendance, Family Friendly, Michigan Premiere, World Premiere, First Time Filmmaker
At 86 years old, Michigan fly fishing legend Jac Ford still paddles rivers across Michigan and Montana, guiding clients and teaching fellow guides his craft. In Jac, the master angler reveals some of his secrets, and shares a lifetime of wisdom for living a long, happy life.