Rangeley Lakeside Theater

Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Doors: 6:30 PM
Films begin at: 7:00PM
Admission: $7 for adults, $4 for AT hikers. and children under 12.
Tickets: Available at the door.
Location: Rangeley Lakeside Theater – 2493 Main St Rangeley, ME 04970
Presented in partnership with: Rangeley Trail Town Festival

Scheduled Program*:
HEALING THE SWEET FLOWING WATERS | 11.35 minutes | by Paul & Paulette Rezendes | from: Maine | Short synopsis: Tucked away in a remote corner of Maine’s western mountains, the Kennebago River—known by the Wabanaki as The Land of Sweet Flowing Waters—is one of the last remaining strongholds for wild, native Eastern brook trout in the United States. Through stunning imagery and storytelling, the film follows a dedicated team of conservationists, led by Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, who are working to restore the Kennebago River, reconnect its waters, and create the conditions for wild brook trout to thrive once again.
CHASING LIONS | 22.75 minutes | by Eric Braker, Cameron Mellin, Stephen Catalano | from: United States | Short synopsis: The hunt to save the America’s most elusive predator. With fascinating and rugged characters, to up-close encounters with one of the most feared and elusive predators of the West, “Chasing Lions” is a film that puts the audience in the action, tracking and collaring mountain lions in one of the last great American wilderness areas. A story of passion, sacrifice, duty and dedication.
THE FIRST TRAVERSE | 7.2 minutes | by Chris Shane | from: New Hampshire | Short synopsis: The First Traverse is a short film reimagining the first female traverse of the Presidential mountain range in winter. It stars renowned New England environmentalist, writer, and mountaineer, Laura Waterman, and recounts her epic trek—what she saw, heard, and felt—along those 19 miles and 8,000 feet of New Hampshire granite and snow. Through interviews with Waterman, now in her ’80s, and present-day visuals recreating her traverse, The First Traverse pays homage to Laura’s work and efforts in exploring and protecting the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
LAST OF A KIND | 13.2 minutes | by Chris Flaherty, Dan Sullivan | from: United States | Short synopsis: Will, an aging Vermont woodsman, reflects on his lifelong pursuit of antler hunting and other outdoor passions at a time when both the environment and the culture are endangered. In a rapidly developing landscape, how much longer will there be space for the moose…and for people like him?
GLIMMERS | 17.05 minutes | by David N Stiles, June Lohner | from: United States | Short synopsis: An adventurous portrait of an energetic Korean-American orphan who spent her life running from her past. Glimmers explores what happens when we stop running and start healing.
THE DESCENT INTO DISCOMFORT (VEGURINN TIL VANLÍÐUNNAR) | 14.8 minutes | by Sam Walker | from: United Kingdom | Short synopsis: A 10-day, 209-mile crossing of Iceland from north to south. A journey that has profound physical and emotional challenges as its participants ‘descend into discomfort’.Crossing landscapes that are as wild as they are beautiful – from the barren moonscape area known as “Exploding Sands” to intensely green volcanic valleys and lava fields. Escaping the pressures of work, social media, and home life to find freedom in the wide open silence of Iceland’s interior.
MOUNTAIN GUIDES: BAROMETERS OF CHANGE | 7.1 minutes | by Chris Shane | from: United States | Short synopsis: This Short follows mountain guide Angela Hawse into the Arctic, where her life’s work collides with a rapidly warming planet. She’s spent decades leading people into Earth’s most awe-inspiring places. Her story highlights how firsthand connection to threatened landscapes can turn us into lifelong ambassadors for the places we love. In collaboration with Protect Our Winters, Polar Bears International and Black Diamond Equipment, it was filmed during the 2025 UN International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation.
OLD LADIES AGAINST UNDERWATER GARBAGE | 15 minutes | by Liz McGregor | from: Maine | Short synopsis: Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage follows Susan Baur, the 85-year-old leader, and her crew of fearless women as they defy limits, protect the environment, and rediscover wonder and joy through water and community. A reminder that adventure and activism know no age.