If
you hear the word “damnation!” exclaimed at Cinecenta next Wednesday or
Thursday, it won’t necessarily be the sound of someone swearing.
It refers to the title of a film about the proliferation of dams in the
U.S., which though erected with good intentions, also have a dark side.
The topic is addressed in two eco-documentaries — DamNation and Return
of the River — that celebrate measures to reverse the damage
construction of such behemoths has done to the environment.
Return of the River, sponsored by Washington State’s Coastal Watershed
Institute, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Surfrider Vancouver
Island, Patagonia, the University of Victoria and Ocean Students
Society, focuses on the demolition of Glines Canyon Dam, which began
operating in 1927, and the Elwha Dam on the Elwha River, which flows
from the Olympic Mountains to Juan de Fuca Strait.
While these dams powered industry on the Olympic Peninsula, they also
blocked salmon migration and devastated fish stocks, sparking protests
and court action by Washington aboriginal tribes.
The film, screening Wednesday at 7 p.m. shows how the Elwha project
reflects a new era of dam-removal environmentalism in the U.S., a trend
it suggests could soon sweep Canadian river systems.
In DamNation, Thursday at 7 p.m., the impact a dam has on a river’s
behaviour, and shifting attitudes toward massive projects that were once
viewed with pride is explored with a fusion of stunning cinematography,
historical context and humour.
The importance of such “community supported and beautifully presented”
films cannot be understated, said Joel Hibbard, Victoria wilderness
activist and general manager of Sitka retail store.
“They remind us of our power and responsibilities as citizens,” he
said. “They’re an example of the kind of communication tools that are at
the core of our democracy and the ideals that give us the ability to
take pride in ourcommunity, our province and ultimately our nation.”
If this program doesn’t whet your appetite for dam-themed films, Night
Moves might do the trick Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., at the Vic
Theatre.
Kelly Reichardt’s thriller stars Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and
Peter Sarsgaard as three radical environmentalists who plot to blow up a
hydroelectric dam in Oregon.
Eisenberg’s chillingly restrained performance as an eco-warrior haunted
by the consequences of his actions, and Fanning’s portrayal of a
guilt-ridden rich girl who bankrolls their dangerous plot, are the main
reasons this meditation on misguided radicalism is worth checking out.
- See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/some-fine-dam-films-hitting-victoria-next-week-1.1378397#sthash.UKE5ayH3.dpuf
If
you hear the word “damnation!” exclaimed at Cinecenta next Wednesday or
Thursday, it won’t necessarily be the sound of someone swearing.
It refers to the title of a film about the proliferation of dams in the
U.S., which though erected with good intentions, also have a dark side.
The topic is addressed in two eco-documentaries — DamNation and Return
of the River — that celebrate measures to reverse the damage
construction of such behemoths has done to the environment.
Return of the River, sponsored by Washington State’s Coastal Watershed
Institute, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Surfrider Vancouver
Island, Patagonia, the University of Victoria and Ocean Students
Society, focuses on the demolition of Glines Canyon Dam, which began
operating in 1927, and the Elwha Dam on the Elwha River, which flows
from the Olympic Mountains to Juan de Fuca Strait.
While these dams powered industry on the Olympic Peninsula, they also
blocked salmon migration and devastated fish stocks, sparking protests
and court action by Washington aboriginal tribes.
The film, screening Wednesday at 7 p.m. shows how the Elwha project
reflects a new era of dam-removal environmentalism in the U.S., a trend
it suggests could soon sweep Canadian river systems.
In DamNation, Thursday at 7 p.m., the impact a dam has on a river’s
behaviour, and shifting attitudes toward massive projects that were once
viewed with pride is explored with a fusion of stunning cinematography,
historical context and humour.
The importance of such “community supported and beautifully presented”
films cannot be understated, said Joel Hibbard, Victoria wilderness
activist and general manager of Sitka retail store.
“They remind us of our power and responsibilities as citizens,” he
said. “They’re an example of the kind of communication tools that are at
the core of our democracy and the ideals that give us the ability to
take pride in ourcommunity, our province and ultimately our nation.”
If this program doesn’t whet your appetite for dam-themed films, Night
Moves might do the trick Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., at the Vic
Theatre.
Kelly Reichardt’s thriller stars Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and
Peter Sarsgaard as three radical environmentalists who plot to blow up a
hydroelectric dam in Oregon.
Eisenberg’s chillingly restrained performance as an eco-warrior haunted
by the consequences of his actions, and Fanning’s portrayal of a
guilt-ridden rich girl who bankrolls their dangerous plot, are the main
reasons this meditation on misguided radicalism is worth checking out.
- See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/some-fine-dam-films-hitting-victoria-next-week-1.1378397#sthash.UKE5ayH3.dpuf
If
you hear the word “damnation!” exclaimed at Cinecenta next Wednesday or
Thursday, it won’t necessarily be the sound of someone swearing.
It refers to the title of a film about the proliferation of dams in the
U.S., which though erected with good intentions, also have a dark side.
The topic is addressed in two eco-documentaries — DamNation and Return
of the River — that celebrate measures to reverse the damage
construction of such behemoths has done to the environment.
Return of the River, sponsored by Washington State’s Coastal Watershed
Institute, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Surfrider Vancouver
Island, Patagonia, the University of Victoria and Ocean Students
Society, focuses on the demolition of Glines Canyon Dam, which began
operating in 1927, and the Elwha Dam on the Elwha River, which flows
from the Olympic Mountains to Juan de Fuca Strait.
While these dams powered industry on the Olympic Peninsula, they also
blocked salmon migration and devastated fish stocks, sparking protests
and court action by Washington aboriginal tribes.
The film, screening Wednesday at 7 p.m. shows how the Elwha project
reflects a new era of dam-removal environmentalism in the U.S., a trend
it suggests could soon sweep Canadian river systems.
In DamNation, Thursday at 7 p.m., the impact a dam has on a river’s
behaviour, and shifting attitudes toward massive projects that were once
viewed with pride is explored with a fusion of stunning cinematography,
historical context and humour.
The importance of such “community supported and beautifully presented”
films cannot be understated, said Joel Hibbard, Victoria wilderness
activist and general manager of Sitka retail store.
“They remind us of our power and responsibilities as citizens,” he
said. “They’re an example of the kind of communication tools that are at
the core of our democracy and the ideals that give us the ability to
take pride in ourcommunity, our province and ultimately our nation.”
If this program doesn’t whet your appetite for dam-themed films, Night
Moves might do the trick Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., at the Vic
Theatre.
Kelly Reichardt’s thriller stars Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and
Peter Sarsgaard as three radical environmentalists who plot to blow up a
hydroelectric dam in Oregon.
Eisenberg’s chillingly restrained performance as an eco-warrior haunted
by the consequences of his actions, and Fanning’s portrayal of a
guilt-ridden rich girl who bankrolls their dangerous plot, are the main
reasons this meditation on misguided radicalism is worth checking out.
- See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/some-fine-dam-films-hitting-victoria-next-week-1.1378397#sthash.UKE5ayH3.dpuf
If
you hear the word “damnation!” exclaimed at Cinecenta next Wednesday or
Thursday, it won’t necessarily be the sound of someone swearing.
It refers to the title of a film about the proliferation of dams in the
U.S., which though erected with good intentions, also have a dark side.
The topic is addressed in two eco-documentaries — DamNation and Return
of the River — that celebrate measures to reverse the damage
construction of such behemoths has done to the environment.
Return of the River, sponsored by Washington State’s Coastal Watershed
Institute, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Surfrider Vancouver
Island, Patagonia, the University of Victoria and Ocean Students
Society, focuses on the demolition of Glines Canyon Dam, which began
operating in 1927, and the Elwha Dam on the Elwha River, which flows
from the Olympic Mountains to Juan de Fuca Strait.
While these dams powered industry on the Olympic Peninsula, they also
blocked salmon migration and devastated fish stocks, sparking protests
and court action by Washington aboriginal tribes.
The film, screening Wednesday at 7 p.m. shows how the Elwha project
reflects a new era of dam-removal environmentalism in the U.S., a trend
it suggests could soon sweep Canadian river systems.
In DamNation, Thursday at 7 p.m., the impact a dam has on a river’s
behaviour, and shifting attitudes toward massive projects that were once
viewed with pride is explored with a fusion of stunning cinematography,
historical context and humour.
The importance of such “community supported and beautifully presented”
films cannot be understated, said Joel Hibbard, Victoria wilderness
activist and general manager of Sitka retail store.
“They remind us of our power and responsibilities as citizens,” he
said. “They’re an example of the kind of communication tools that are at
the core of our democracy and the ideals that give us the ability to
take pride in ourcommunity, our province and ultimately our nation.”
If this program doesn’t whet your appetite for dam-themed films, Night
Moves might do the trick Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., at the Vic
Theatre.
Kelly Reichardt’s thriller stars Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and
Peter Sarsgaard as three radical environmentalists who plot to blow up a
hydroelectric dam in Oregon.
Eisenberg’s chillingly restrained performance as an eco-warrior haunted
by the consequences of his actions, and Fanning’s portrayal of a
guilt-ridden rich girl who bankrolls their dangerous plot, are the main
reasons this meditation on misguided radicalism is worth checking out.
- See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/some-fine-dam-films-hitting-victoria-next-week-1.1378397#sthash.UKE5ayH3.dpuf
If
you hear the word “damnation!” exclaimed at Cinecenta next Wednesday or
Thursday, it won’t necessarily be the sound of someone swearing.
It refers to the title of a film about the proliferation of dams in the
U.S., which though erected with good intentions, also have a dark side.
The topic is addressed in two eco-documentaries — DamNation and Return
of the River — that celebrate measures to reverse the damage
construction of such behemoths has done to the environment.
Return of the River, sponsored by Washington State’s Coastal Watershed
Institute, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Surfrider Vancouver
Island, Patagonia, the University of Victoria and Ocean Students
Society, focuses on the demolition of Glines Canyon Dam, which began
operating in 1927, and the Elwha Dam on the Elwha River, which flows
from the Olympic Mountains to Juan de Fuca Strait.
While these dams powered industry on the Olympic Peninsula, they also
blocked salmon migration and devastated fish stocks, sparking protests
and court action by Washington aboriginal tribes.
The film, screening Wednesday at 7 p.m. shows how the Elwha project
reflects a new era of dam-removal environmentalism in the U.S., a trend
it suggests could soon sweep Canadian river systems.
In DamNation, Thursday at 7 p.m., the impact a dam has on a river’s
behaviour, and shifting attitudes toward massive projects that were once
viewed with pride is explored with a fusion of stunning cinematography,
historical context and humour.
The importance of such “community supported and beautifully presented”
films cannot be understated, said Joel Hibbard, Victoria wilderness
activist and general manager of Sitka retail store.
“They remind us of our power and responsibilities as citizens,” he
said. “They’re an example of the kind of communication tools that are at
the core of our democracy and the ideals that give us the ability to
take pride in ourcommunity, our province and ultimately our nation.”
If this program doesn’t whet your appetite for dam-themed films, Night
Moves might do the trick Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., at the Vic
Theatre.
Kelly Reichardt’s thriller stars Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and
Peter Sarsgaard as three radical environmentalists who plot to blow up a
hydroelectric dam in Oregon.
Eisenberg’s chillingly restrained performance as an eco-warrior haunted
by the consequences of his actions, and Fanning’s portrayal of a
guilt-ridden rich girl who bankrolls their dangerous plot, are the main
reasons this meditation on misguided radicalism is worth checking out.
- See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/some-fine-dam-films-hitting-victoria-next-week-1.1378397#sthash.UKE5ayH3.dpuf
If
you hear the word “damnation!” exclaimed at Cinecenta next Wednesday or
Thursday, it won’t necessarily be the sound of someone swearing.
It refers to the title of a film about the proliferation of dams in the
U.S., which though erected with good intentions, also have a dark side.
The topic is addressed in two eco-documentaries — DamNation and Return
of the River — that celebrate measures to reverse the damage
construction of such behemoths has done to the environment.
Return of the River, sponsored by Washington State’s Coastal Watershed
Institute, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Surfrider Vancouver
Island, Patagonia, the University of Victoria and Ocean Students
Society, focuses on the demolition of Glines Canyon Dam, which began
operating in 1927, and the Elwha Dam on the Elwha River, which flows
from the Olympic Mountains to Juan de Fuca Strait.
While these dams powered industry on the Olympic Peninsula, they also
blocked salmon migration and devastated fish stocks, sparking protests
and court action by Washington aboriginal tribes.
The film, screening Wednesday at 7 p.m. shows how the Elwha project
reflects a new era of dam-removal environmentalism in the U.S., a trend
it suggests could soon sweep Canadian river systems.
In DamNation, Thursday at 7 p.m., the impact a dam has on a river’s
behaviour, and shifting attitudes toward massive projects that were once
viewed with pride is explored with a fusion of stunning cinematography,
historical context and humour.
The importance of such “community supported and beautifully presented”
films cannot be understated, said Joel Hibbard, Victoria wilderness
activist and general manager of Sitka retail store.
“They remind us of our power and responsibilities as citizens,” he
said. “They’re an example of the kind of communication tools that are at
the core of our democracy and the ideals that give us the ability to
take pride in ourcommunity, our province and ultimately our nation.”
If this program doesn’t whet your appetite for dam-themed films, Night
Moves might do the trick Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., at the Vic
Theatre.
Kelly Reichardt’s thriller stars Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and
Peter Sarsgaard as three radical environmentalists who plot to blow up a
hydroelectric dam in Oregon.
Eisenberg’s chillingly restrained performance as an eco-warrior haunted
by the consequences of his actions, and Fanning’s portrayal of a
guilt-ridden rich girl who bankrolls their dangerous plot, are the main
reasons this meditation on misguided radicalism is worth checking out.
- See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/some-fine-dam-films-hitting-victoria-next-week-1.1378397#sthash.UKE5ayH3.dpuf
If
you hear the word “damnation!” exclaimed at Cinecenta next Wednesday or
Thursday, it won’t necessarily be the sound of someone swearing.
It refers to the title of a film about the proliferation of dams in the
U.S., which though erected with good intentions, also have a dark side.
The topic is addressed in two eco-documentaries — DamNation and Return
of the River — that celebrate measures to reverse the damage
construction of such behemoths has done to the environment.
Return of the River, sponsored by Washington State’s Coastal Watershed
Institute, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Surfrider Vancouver
Island, Patagonia, the University of Victoria and Ocean Students
Society, focuses on the demolition of Glines Canyon Dam, which began
operating in 1927, and the Elwha Dam on the Elwha River, which flows
from the Olympic Mountains to Juan de Fuca Strait.
While these dams powered industry on the Olympic Peninsula, they also
blocked salmon migration and devastated fish stocks, sparking protests
and court action by Washington aboriginal tribes.
The film, screening Wednesday at 7 p.m. shows how the Elwha project
reflects a new era of dam-removal environmentalism in the U.S., a trend
it suggests could soon sweep Canadian river systems.
In DamNation, Thursday at 7 p.m., the impact a dam has on a river’s
behaviour, and shifting attitudes toward massive projects that were once
viewed with pride is explored with a fusion of stunning cinematography,
historical context and humour.
The importance of such “community supported and beautifully presented”
films cannot be understated, said Joel Hibbard, Victoria wilderness
activist and general manager of Sitka retail store.
“They remind us of our power and responsibilities as citizens,” he
said. “They’re an example of the kind of communication tools that are at
the core of our democracy and the ideals that give us the ability to
take pride in ourcommunity, our province and ultimately our nation.”
If this program doesn’t whet your appetite for dam-themed films, Night
Moves might do the trick Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., at the Vic
Theatre.
Kelly Reichardt’s thriller stars Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and
Peter Sarsgaard as three radical environmentalists who plot to blow up a
hydroelectric dam in Oregon.
Eisenberg’s chillingly restrained performance as an eco-warrior haunted
by the consequences of his actions, and Fanning’s portrayal of a
guilt-ridden rich girl who bankrolls their dangerous plot, are the main
reasons this meditation on misguided radicalism is worth checking out.
- See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/some-fine-dam-films-hitting-victoria-next-week-1.1378397#sthash.UKE5ayH3.dpuf
If you hear the
word “damnation!” exclaimed at Cinecenta next Wednesday or Thursday, it
won’t necessarily be the sound of someone swearing.
It refers to
the title of a film about the proliferation of dams in the U.S., which
though erected with good intentions, also have a dark side.
The
topic is addressed in two eco-documentaries — DamNation and Return of
the River — that celebrate measures to reverse the damage construction
of such behemoths has done to the environment.
Return of the
River, sponsored by Washington State’s Coastal Watershed Institute,
Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Surfrider Vancouver Island,
Patagonia, the University of Victoria and Ocean Students Society,
focuses on the demolition of Glines Canyon Dam, which began operating in
1927, and the Elwha Dam on the Elwha River, which flows from the
Olympic Mountains to Juan de Fuca Strait.
While these dams powered
industry on the Olympic Peninsula, they also blocked salmon migration
and devastated fish stocks, sparking protests and court action by
Washington aboriginal tribes.
The film, screening Wednesday at 7
p.m. shows how the Elwha project reflects a new era of dam-removal
environmentalism in the U.S., a trend it suggests could soon sweep
Canadian river systems.
In DamNation, Thursday at 7 p.m., the
impact a dam has on a river’s behaviour, and shifting attitudes toward
massive projects that were once viewed with pride is explored with a
fusion of stunning cinematography, historical context and humour.
The
importance of such “community supported and beautifully presented”
films cannot be understated, said Joel Hibbard, Victoria wilderness
activist and general manager of Sitka retail store.
“They remind
us of our power and responsibilities as citizens,” he said. “They’re an
example of the kind of communication tools that are at the core of our
democracy and the ideals that give us the ability to take pride in
ourcommunity, our province and ultimately our nation.”
If this
program doesn’t whet your appetite for dam-themed films, Night Moves
might do the trick Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., at the Vic Theatre.
Kelly
Reichardt’s thriller stars Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and Peter
Sarsgaard as three radical environmentalists who plot to blow up a
hydroelectric dam in Oregon.
Eisenberg’s chillingly restrained
performance as an eco-warrior haunted by the consequences of his
actions, and Fanning’s portrayal of a guilt-ridden rich girl who
bankrolls their dangerous plot, are the main reasons this meditation on
misguided radicalism is worth checking out.