Storytelling for the Environment

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English - March 24, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB - ★★★★ - 5 ratings
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The pristine Chilkat River Valley in Southeast Alaska is a special place. In this episode, we talk with documentary filmmaker Connor Gallagher about his film, Rock, Paper, Fish that tells the story of how residents of this valley are dealing with a proposed mining operation in the mountains above Klukwan and Haines - two communities nestled along the Chilkat River. We also discuss the power of conservation storytelling, how it can shape public opinion around environmental issues, and how to make a new type of documentary that doesn't preach to the choir.

More links to resources from the show:

Irreparable Harm - Connor's other film about mining in AlaskaNomad Island - Connor's production companyConstantine Metal Resources and the Palmer Project - proposed mine above the Chilkat River