Discussion with filmmaker and expedition member Robert Lester follows!

The Columbia River Canoe Project follows cousins Robert Lester and Braxton Mitchell as they attempt a 1,300-mile canoe expedition from the Continental Divide near Butte, Montana, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Braxton, only 18, has never been in a canoe before volunteering for this adventure of a lifetime. Though just a few years older, Robert leads the expedition, trying to overcome the unforeseen challenges of such an ambitious journey. As the pair navigate the river, enduring the hardships of battling dams, rapids, and wind, Braxton grows up, learning about life and discovering his true capabilities.

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While following their downstream journey, the film highlights the ecological issues facing the Columbia River Watershed and promotes the importance of environmental stewardship. The Columbia River Canoe Project takes viewers on an adventure filled with breathtaking landscapes, unpredictable challenges, and a wealth of inspiration. Rated PG. 1h 10m.

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​Opening Short
Ante Meridiem
Directed by Scott Duce | Introduction by Stuart Weber, the score’s composer and performer.
This lyrical short film explores the passage of time through nature over a compressed six-month period from a single viewpoint overlooking the Crazy Mountains.