The Grand Salmon

The Grand Salmon

Directed by Jess Wiegandt
Produced by Brooke Hess, Hailey Thompson & Libby Tobey
Advocating for wild salmon restoration, three women embark on a journey of a lifetime.

Overview

Genre
Adventure, Environment, Nature, and Social Issues
Synopsis

Recreating the journey salmon make each year from their spawning grounds to the Pacific Ocean, three women paddle the entirety of the Salmon River from its source to sea. For over 1,000 miles, the women experience firsthand the hardships wild salmon undergo and explore why we are losing so many each year, and are seeing critical return numbers.

Stage
in post-production
Running time
57 minutes

Credits

  • Brooke Hess ... Producer, Cinematographer
  • Hailey Thompson ... Producer, Cinematographer
  • Libby Tobey ... Producer, Cinematographer
  • Jess Wiegandt ... Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Ripple Skip Collective
Country
United States
Years of Production
2022 - 2024
Locations
Idaho, Washington, Montana, Oregon
Prod. Partners
NRS

Distribution Details

Release year
2024
Broadcast (Prod.)
NRS
Language
English

Photos

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