A River between Us
Abstract
A River between Us documents the largest rive restoration project in American history. Nearly three hundred miles in length, flowing from southern Oregon to northern California, the bast communities of the Klamath River have... [ view full abstract ]
A River between Us documents the largest rive restoration project in American history. Nearly three hundred miles in length, flowing from southern Oregon to northern California, the bast communities of the Klamath River have been feuding over its waters for generations, and as a result, bad blood has polluted their river and their relationships equally.
A River between Us examines the complicated history of this conflict: how anger, fear and distrust have undermined the Klamath's communities for decades. Balancing the sheer beauty of the river's surface with its underlying ills of injustice and inequality, the film focuses on the personal stories of a group of individuals who finally chose to put the past behind them and came together to create a historic water rights compromise for the good of all.
Discussion to follow with Jason Atkinson - the fimmaker.
Authors
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Doug Jackson-Smith
(Ohio State University)
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Jason Atkinson
(Independent Consultant)
Topic Area
Natural Resources
Session
MN.00 » MOVIE NIGHT (20:00 - Friday, 27th July)