The River Cowboy

Film Synopsis

Since 1996, a quiet man in the backwoods of Eastern Kentucky has taken it upon himself to clean tires out of the Wild and Scenic Red River. Now 28 years later, friends, environmental groups, and community members are rallying to support annual cleanups in an effort to keep the river beautiful and to try and stop the trash and tires from making it there in the first place.

Showings

Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

The Search

The Honorable Distillery

Sat, Oct 19 Saturday, Oct 19

The Search

PWPL – Shiras Room

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

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