Carving a Legacy

Film Synopsis

Carving a Legacy follows Luke Costilow, an award-winning duck decoy carver and wildlife conservationist, and the often-overlooked role of hunters as stewards of the environment.

Showings

Fri, Oct 16 Friday, Oct 16

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The Honorable Distillery

Sat, Oct 17 Saturday, Oct 17

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Ore Dock Brewing Co. - Community Space

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

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