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2008-07-19 - Kitchener-Waterloo Record Article

  

A filmmaker with a passion for the water, Brett’s goal is to navigate the world’s ten great rivers. Brett has presented his adventures at the Earth Institute at Columbia University, the GreenXchange, and at the Pacific Economic... (CONTINUE)

  

100 Days on the Yukon is a feature documentary that captures the daily challenges facing nine crewmates that literally set themselves afloat on a homemade raft down the Yukon River. It is evident early on in the film that the focus of the crew, led by river veteran Brett Rogers, is to live the experience to the fullest, and that reaching the destination will be its own and separate reward. The expedition presents unforeseen obstacles, inclement weather and interpersonal challenges among the crew, yet Brett and his team push on with unwavering determination to complete their expedition. At one point the team floats into the heart of the battle to save the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge under unimaginable circumstances that will leave you spell bound. This true story provides viewers rare insight into the perils and joys of pushing beyond our perceived personal limits.

A sudden drop in the river forces the raft onto dry land and the team is faced with difficult decisions and backbreaking solutions. With each challenge, the team pulls closer together, determined not so much to conquer the river as to become, if only briefly, a part of it. The River knows itself; it is the rafter that has much to learn in order to safely navigate the ever-changing current and the vast unknown... (CONTINUE)