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The River Runs On

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The River Runs On follows conservationists throughout southern Appalachia as they struggle to manage two of the most important national forests in America: the Pisgah and Nantahala. The film revolves around the Pisgah-Nantahala Forest Plan, a plan the US Forest Service is finalizing that will dictate how these two national forests are managed for the next twenty years. The result is a meditation on our relationship to nature, our role in managing lands and what it may mean for the future.

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H G I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. The River Runs On shares an incredible message and is very informative but also allows the viewer to connect intimately to real people and their stories. 10/10 will be watching again and would recommend to anyone interested in nature or conservation! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/31/23 Full Review Jessica Z The River Runs on is such a beautifully visceral film. At first I was drawn in by how captivating the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests truly are. This film brings you into such a special and biodiverse part of the US. From the moment I started watching, I wanted to 'Blue Scidoo' and jump into all of the beautiful places on my screen. As the film progresses on, it introduced me to some amazing individuals. Each character not only showed me, but made me feel what these lands mean to them. Displaying firsthand not just the connection wild places can bring to all of us externally, but the feeling it ignites in our soul spiritually when we are willing to stop and listen. This film is a beautiful representation of nature's stunning elements, the whole of humanity, various ways of life, and even more so the Holy Spirit that shines through it all. This is a must watch film! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/23 Full Review Chelsea M What a beautiful and timely film! This film is so visually pleasing and draws you in with incredible footage of the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. The film does a beautiful job depicting various perspectives of the recent forest plan and leaves the audience with a broader perspective of all the things that go into the decision-making of nature conservation. More deeply, it does an incredible job at interweaving themes of culture, water, time, and the spirit of life. I highly recommend this film for its beauty, message, and education, and can pretty much guarantee that you'll be moved in some way after watching it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Garrett Martin

Director

Josh Kelly

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Drew Lanham

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Jennifer Pharr Davis

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Tommy Cabe

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Garrett Martin

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Synopsis The River Runs On follows conservationists throughout southern Appalachia as they struggle to manage two of the most important national forests in America: the Pisgah and Nantahala. The film revolves around the Pisgah-Nantahala Forest Plan, a plan the US Forest Service is finalizing that will dictate how these two national forests are managed for the next twenty years. The result is a meditation on our relationship to nature, our role in managing lands and what it may mean for the future.
Director
Garrett Martin
Producer
Chad Stevens, Jeremy Seifert
Screenwriter
Garrett Martin
Distributor
Good Deed Entertainment
Genre
Documentary, Nature
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 26, 2023
Runtime
55m