Changing attitudes towards dams in the United States are highlighted through the restoration of the Elwha River and various dam removal efforts nationwide.
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Changing attitudes towards dams in the United States are highlighted through the restoration of the Elwha River and various dam removal efforts nationwide.
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Ben Knight and Travis Rummel's 2014 film addresses the changing attitudes towards dams in the United States. It focuses on the Restoration of the Elwha River and highlights various dam removal efforts across the country. Produced by Patagonia, Inc., it emphasizes the environmental strategy of removing dams to restore river ecosystems. The film received the Audience Award at the 2014 South by Southwest Film Festival and the Documentary Award for Environmental Advocacy from the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital.
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- See the Restoration of the Elwha River in action.
- Meet influential figures like Yvon Chouinard and Bruce Babbitt.
- Find out why dam removal is crucial for river ecosystems.
Did You Know
- DamNation was produced by Patagonia, Inc. and released on March 10, 2014.
- The film won the 'Documentary Spotlight' audience award at SXSW in 2014.
- It runs for 87 minutes and has been made freely available since April 2020.
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Who directed the documentary DamNation?
DamNation was directed by Ben Knight and Travis Rummel.
What year was DamNation released?
DamNation was released on March 10, 2014.
What award did DamNation win at the 2014 South by Southwest Film Festival?
DamNation won the audience award in the 'Documentary Spotlight' category at the 2014 South by Southwest Film Festival.
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