LOON

Film Synopsis

Is wilderness more valuable than money? It depends on who you ask. Loon is a through hiking naturalist who understands what’s truly valuable in life. At 80 years old with more than 2,000 acres of wilderness to his name, he must decide what to do with this precious asset.

Showings

Fri, Oct 15 Friday, Oct 15

This Land

Masonic Building – Blue Room

Sat, Oct 16 Saturday, Oct 16

This Land

Ore Dock Brewing Co.

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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