American Whitewater Presents DamNation Film Screening at NOC
Posted: 07/25/2014
By: Mark Singleton
Produced by Patagonia, DamNation is a documentary film that addresses America’s changing
philosophies around dam construction and removal in relation to the life and health of our
nation’s rivers. American Whitewater and Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) partner to present
the film at NOC’s main campus in Bryson City, NC, on Saturday, August 16, at 8:30 p.m.
“DamNation’s majestic cinematography and unexpected discoveries move through rivers
and landscapes altered by dams, but also through a metamorphosis in values, from conquest of the
natural world to knowing ourselves as part of nature.” –cited from www.damnationfilm.com.
The film is part of a nationwide tour with showings in 23 cities, and has received much acclaim,
including these awards:
- Documentary Award for Environmental Advocacy 2014, Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital
- MountainFilm Audience Choice Award 2014
- Best Conservation Film 2014, International Wildlife Film Festival
- Grand Jury Prize and Audience Choice 2014, Environmental Film Festival at Yale
- People’s Choice and Best Feature Film 2014, Green Film Festival in Seoul
- Best Feature Award 2014, San Francisco Green Film Festival
The showing in Bryson City will follow NOC’s Canoe Club Challenge, an all-day community
whitewater event beginning at 11:00 a.m. on the Nantahala River. Viewers are encouraged to arrive
early and participate in downriver and slalom races, as well as family-friendly games and
activities. For more information about this event, visit www.noc.com/events.
For more information about the movie and to see a trailer, visit www.damnationfilm.com.