An Audience of 300 Plus
On the hottest July 9 in Portland history, Cinema 21’s 450-seat main theater was three quarters full for the world premiere of The Last 100: The Fight to Save the Lower Deschutes River. The film’s director, Michael Peterson, kicked off the evening, thanking the team that made this documentary possible. He singled out DRA Executive Director Sarah Cloud for her relentless support. He showered gratitude on the film’s editor, Heidi Zimmerman. He also heaped praise on the film’s musical director, Paul Chasman, who composed the orginal score for the film, and regaled the audience prior to the screening by strumming out select tunes he composed for The Last 100 on his hollow-body electric guitar. Lastly he thanked those in attendance: “What’s the point of making a great movie if you don’t have a big audience to see it?”
Post-Premiere Q and A: The DRA’s Science Team goes Live
Moderated by the DRA’s Sarah Cloud, the science team, comprised of DRA Board members Rick Hafele, Larry Marxer, and Steve Pribyl, fielded questions on a variety of topics, not all of them science-related. Most of the audience stuck around for the 30 minute discussion. Among them was Steve Pribyl’s wife Jacky, who is featured in the film alongside her husband. “This is just so wonderful to see,” she said after the panel concluded. “We care about the river so much. I grew up in Maupin and was lucky enough to meet Steve there all those years ago. The river is a part of our family, and its so inspiring to see so many people gathered in one place to show their support.”
At least 50 movie goers were inspired enough to use the qr code made widely available at the premiere to send an email to Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, asking her to exercise her considerable influence to help put colder, cleaner water back into the lower Deschutes River. You can add your voice to those weighing in with the governor here.
The Last 100’s Next Stops
Wednesday, August 7th, at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River. Tickets available now.
Wednesday, September 11, at the Granada Theatre in The Dalles.
Thursday, September 26th at GearUp Maupin in Maupin.
Monday, November 4th at Patagonia Bend in Bend.
Check our Events Page to watch the trailer and find more dates as we add them.
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