A documentary infused with hope, Return of the River explores an unlikely victory for environmental justice and restoration. The film follows a group of committed people as they attempt the impossible: to change the public opinion of a town-;and eventually the nation-;in order to bring two dams down. Ultimately the community comes to a consensus, launching the largest dam removal in history and showing the way to a more sustainable future. The film offers inspiration amid grim environmental news, showing how an idea moved from "crazy" to celebrated reality. Reviewed as "hell-raising documentary filmmaking at its best", Return of the River premiered to acclaim in September 2014
Analysis
Documentaries
Environmental Sciences
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Originally produced by Collective Eye Films in 2014
Credits
Edited by Jessica Plumb & Earthen Watson ; original music composed & performed by Jonathan Haidle