Join us for an exclusive screening of "Blackwaters," a powerful documentary directed by Chad Brown, an Alaska Wilderness League board member and renowned filmmaker. This event is not just a film screening but a call to action to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and support the Gwich'in community.
Through the lens of "Blackwaters," discover the critical work that Alaska Wilderness League (AWL) is doing to as an outreach beyond the conservation world to preserve one of the last great wild places on Earth. The film showcases the ongoing efforts and challenges faced by the Gwich'in people and the importance of protecting their ancestral lands.
๐ฌ About the Film: "Blackwaters" has garnered international acclaim for its compelling storytelling and breathtaking cinematography. It highlights the environmental and cultural significance of the Arctic Refuge and the urgent need for conservation.
Film Synopsis: "Blackwaters" encompasses the power of five Black men whose paths have been challenged with loss, defeat, fear, and pain by life's ups and downs and social injustice challenges Black men and Black boys face every day. They have fallen into an "endangered species," only surviving day to day. Through surviving life's trials, each man has found grace and success in the outdoors, healed and mended by nature's medicine to the soul, embracing the art of fly fishing and building brotherhood. "Blackwaters" is the story of a journey in the Arctic Refuge, Gates of the Arctic National Park, and Gwich'in community. The story encompasses adventure, a vision quest, and a fly fishing expedition that surpasses the color of the participants' own skin, connecting to the fundamentals of nature, the poetry of life, and prosperous joy.
๐ Why It Matters: The Arctic Refuge is not only a haven for wildlife but also a sacred place for the Gwich'in community. AWL's innovative outreach, including collaborations with BIPOC leaders and influencers, aims to raise awareness and drive action for this critical cause.
๐ฃ️ Panel Discussion: Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion featuring:
- Chad Brown, Director of "Blackwaters" and AWL board member
- Kristen Miller, Executive Director of AWL
- Travis Avery, Representative from SAWYER Products
๐ Call to Action: Your support is crucial. By attending this event, you will play a critical part in efforts to protect the Arctic Refuge and uplift the voices of the Gwich'in people.
Reserve your spot today and stand with us in safeguarding the future of the Arctic Refuge.
100% of ticket sales will go to Alaska Wilderness League.
