Riverbank Park

Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2024
Time: Doors: 6:30PM, Films: 7:30PM
Admission:Suggested admission of $10 with proceeds going to Discover Downtown Westbrook on Eventbrite
Location: Riverbank Park, Main St, Westbrook, ME
Presented by: Discover Downtown Westbrook and Friends of the Presumpscot River
Program Notes: The film program will last about two hours, including a 10-minute intermission. Please bring your own camp chair and/or blanket.

Scheduled Program:

*Film Program Subject To Change*

FINDING THE LINE – 12.22 minutes – by Katie Hake – from Colorado, MAINE PREMIERE – Short synopsis: From slicing through rapids in a whitewater kayak to carving into a plate while printmaking, Alexandra “Chachi” Riesco draws lines between geologic forces and her work and play — but following her own line isn’t always easy. As Chachi navigates challenges, her art highlights the importance of our connections to nature.
IT GOES – 12 minutes – by Jack Knellinger – from Ohio – Short synopsis: Bound by time, a group of Ohio State University students satisfy their hunger for rock climbing by looking to the walls already around them.
4DWN – 17 minutes – by Danny J Schmidt – from Utah, NEW ENGLAND PREMIERE – Short synopsis: 4DWN tells the unconventional and deeply personal story of a South Dallas skatepark whose mission is to change the lives of everyone who walks through the gate. The 4DWN skatepark is a resilience hub rooted in skate culture, tackling the challenges of food insecurity and social justice in one of the city’s poorest communities.
PEOPLE LIKE US – 23 minutes – by Ryan-Paul Collins – from British Columbia – Short synopsis: Ryan Collins explores the implications of being a gay man in Revelstoke, BC, while seeking to frame a larger picture of queer life in a mountain small-town. After moving to Revelstoke in 2020 to work in the mountain sports industry, Ryan felt welcomed, building a strong friend group and work opportunities. Despite this warm reception, he started to feel that there was something missing, a connection with people like him.
UAPISHKA – 28 minutes – by Marie France L’Ecuyer – from Canada, UNITED STATES PREMIERE – Short synopsis: In the depths of winter, a group of young Innu and non-indigenous adventurers attempt to cross the vast Uapishka Mountains on snowshoes, in complete autonomy.
23.4 DEGREES – 10 minutes – by Jeff Thomas – from British Columbia – Short synopsis: Journey with professional skier Anna Segal across the valleys, forests, boulder fields and mountain summits of British Columbia, as she explores her affinity with seasonal change, and the role it plays in connecting our modern lifestyle to the natural world.