Tuesday March 4th at the Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz
3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Screenings

3:00 p.m. Screening
Endangered Species & Habitats

Fish and Cow 16:15 U.S.A. Montana
Endangered Species & Habitats
The Big Hole Valley lies in the southwest corner of Montana. High, cold, and remote, it is home to one of the last surviving populations of a unique and sensitive species of fish, the fluvial Arctic grayling. This film is a story about a group of dedicated ranchers and biologists finding common ground, not only to try and save this fish, but also to try and preserve the ecological health of the Big Hole Valley itself.

Unfettering the Falcons 07:15 U.S.A. Atlanta
Endangered Species & Habitats
Part road movie, part nature documentary, Unfettering the Falcons questions the false gender identity of the Atlanta Falcons football team via identical twin bird of prey experts who spark a quirky courtship between an American Kestrel (falcon) and a has-been 1991 Toyota Tercel (the “falcon” is a female bird a third stronger and larger than its male counterpart, the “tercel”).

Clavey Reflections 15:54 U.S.A. Sierra Nevada
Oceans, Water Quality. & Watersheds
The Clavey River Watershed, located on the western slopes of California's Sierra Nevada Range, and a local collaborative effort to protect the health of the watershed. Presents the Clavey River watershed as a unique and important ecological system worthy of protection and local stewardship. This short documentary offers a distinctive and well-written narration of the pre-history, history and modern-day Clavey River watershed over visually stunning footage.
Global Focus IV 30:00 (US.A. Environmental Activism & Social Justice)

Global Focus IV 30:00 U.S.A.
Environmental Activism and Social Justice
Narrated by Robert Redford, 'Global Focus IV - The New Environmentalists' features intimate portraits of six passionate and dedicated activists. These are true environmental heroes who have put themselves between corrupt governments, greedy corporations and other intimidating adversaries. Their goal: safeguarding the Earth's natural resources from shortsighted exploitation and unbridled pollution. 'Global Focus IV' illustrates how ordinary people are affecting extraordinary change.

Wildlifeless 07:00 U.S.A.
Endangered Species & Habitats
Haunted by the end of the big game era, Winston Skinner sets out for one final hunt. In search of the dangerous and elusive Bengal Tiger, Winston attempts to recreate the adventure that once was. Yet when violence erupts in the jungle, Winston is faced with the mysterious presence of the creature, which he seeks.

River Ways 85:00 U.S.A. Washington
Endangered Species & Habitats
“River Ways” explores the lives of regular working people affected by the issue of whether to remove four dams on the Snake River in Eastern Washington. Environmental groups and fishing interests criticize the dams for their negative impact on salmon populations, but agricultural communities dependent on the dams oppose efforts to remove them.
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Film Q&A 15:00

7:00 p.m.
Animal Rights & Conservation

Last Yoik in Saami Forests? 59:30 Finland
Environmental Activism & Social Justice
The heavy cuttings in forests of Finnish Lapland, even in indigenous Saami peoples’ home area have continued for the last fifty years. The traditional, freely grazing reindeer herding, dependent of the old growth forests, has been loosing its resources but not any complaint or protests has managed to stop the process.
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Meat Jim 08:50 U.S.A. Nevada City
Environmental Sustainability
Trying to turn a man who eats meat for every meal into a vegeterian?  Come along for the ride and learn a little too; you'll be surprised.

Earthlings 09:50 U.S.A.
Environmental Activism & Social Justice
EARTHLINGS is a feature length documentary about humanity's absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called "non-human providers."  The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee, Joaquin Phoenix (GLADIATOR) and features music by the critically acclaimed platinum artist Moby.
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Spirits of Orchid Island 53:00 Taiwan
Environmental Sustainability
Over a thousand kinds of fish and numerous sea snakes populate Orchid Island’s coral reefs, while Lanyu Sops Owls, Whistling Green Pigeons and Birdwing butterflies thrive in forests that teem with life. The Tao people came here from the Philippines nearly a thousand years ago and their guardianship of both forest and ocean has preserved the island’s wild nature. They still harvest the sea from hand-made boats, and many spiritual beliefs and links with nature survive, despite the modernizing influence of nearby Taiwan.
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Film Q&A 15:00

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