School of Fish

Film Synopsis

Indigenous people and salmon have been intertwined for thousands of years in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Today, kids learn from elders to fish but must also learn to fight, as pollution from Pebble Mine threatens this pristine ecosystem. Can the next generation defend the most prolific salmon run left on earth?

Showings

Sat, Oct 21 Saturday, Oct 21

River Angels

Ore Dock Brewing Co.

Sun, Oct 22 Sunday, Oct 22

River Angels

Masonic Building – Blue Room

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

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