The Fraser River forms the largest estuary along the Pacific Coast of North America, is home to over 400 species of vertebrates, thousands of plants and a myriad of small invertebrates.
In this documentary screening, follow an ensemble cast ranging from a former government fisheries biologist turned activist to a boat captain with an Indigenous family history long forgotten, as they search for a way to save what’s left of the Fraser Estuary.
Following the screening, we will have a special Q&A with river restoration expert Professor Ken Ashley, the cast, and the filmmakers. Step out of the bustle of Vancouver and reconnect with what’s left of the mysterious Fraser Estuary!
Date: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, screening starts at 7:00pm
Location: Science World – OMNIMAX Theatre | 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7
Presented in partnership with: Reel Green™, Birds Canada, Science World, BCIT – Rivers Institute, NERV Productions, and Willow Grove.
Featuring a Special Q&A with:
Brendan Chu – Nerv Productions
Misty MacDuffee – Raincoast Conservation Foundation
Moderated by:
Professor Ken Ashley – BCIT
More Speakers to be confirmed soon.
About the Film
The Soul of The Fraser (2022) (80 min)
In beautiful British Columbia, Canada, follow an ensemble cast ranging from a former government fish habitat biologist turned activist to a boat captain with an Indigenous family history long forgotten, as they search for a way to save what’s left of the Fraser River Estuary. This documentary feature uses the estuary as a case study, proving a lack of environmental stewardship as a result of Indigenous suppression and bureaucratic mis-management.
Watch the trailer below:
About the Filmmakers
The filmmakers at NERV Productions Inc. began producing feature length documentaries immediately after graduating from Capilano University. Over the past 5 years they have produced movies, shorts, PSAs, music videos, and commercials for a variety of clients. Particularly focusing on environmental stewardship, the filmmakers Brendan, Chris and Jakob believe in educating the public of the injustices on the local environment.
Read more about NERV Productions: https://www.nervproductions.com
Tickets are now available here!