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Deep Dive: DamNation (2014)

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DamNation
DamNation is a 2014 documentary directed by Ben Knight and Travis Rummel that focuses on the changing attitudes in the United States regarding dams. The film prominently features the Restoration of the Elwha River and various dam removal efforts across the country. It presents a clear advocacy for dam removal as a strategy to restore river ecosystems, aligning with the environmental initiatives supported by Patagonia, Inc., which produced the film. Released on March 10, 2014, DamNation runs for 87 minutes and is available in Blu-ray and DVD formats. The documentary has received recognition for its environmental advocacy, winning the audience award for 'Documentary Spotlight' at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2014 and the 'Documentary Award for Environmental Advocacy' at the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital.

Why Watch

  • •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.

Perfect For

Environmental activismRiver restorationDocumentary enthusiasts