I've had the privilege of seeing this film twice now, and it's quite a work of art. The Bristol Bay area is breathtaking, and these young filmmakers capture its beauty in a remarkable way. This film belongs on the Discovery Channel or Nat Geo! It's a perfect hybrid of gorgeous cinematography and insightful commentary on an issue that unknown to much of the "lower 48". Not only does it explore one of America's hidden geographical treasures, but it also brings light to an important issue facing its community. More importantly, the issues dealt with are actually of national importance. FYI: Governor Sarah Palin voted AGAINST the preservation of Bristol Bay, despite having named her pregnant teenage daughter after it!
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Save Bristol Bay
lhurley7 November 2008
This is an amazing film, capturing a community virtually untouched by the march of time as it faces the threat of an open pit copper mine in their very fragile and unique environment. The imagery, music and honesty of the characters not to mention the fish pulls you in and one can't help but long for simpler times; wondering what we could possibly manufacture from the copper that could ever justify such destruction. So much of our modern economy works by removing us from the site of damage or abuse that we don't see or feel it in a meaningful way. Red Gold is a small drop in a growing river to help open our eyes and affect change.
An Inspirational Documentary
alexandrafriedman6 November 2008
This documentary not only highlights an important environmental issue, but enriches the viewer with the beauty of a culture.
The beautiful images throughout the film moved me to tears of sadness and hope at the same time, and have pushed me to take more interest in learning more about the mining impact on the Bristol Bay fisheries. One of my favorite images from the documentary, that seems to stick in my head, is the massive red and gold colors of the sockeye salmon... piling up next to each other and reflecting in the sunlight... I wish I could buy that as a print for my house! I highly recommend not only watching this movie, but buying it as a gift for any outdoor or environmental enthusiast that you know.
The beautiful images throughout the film moved me to tears of sadness and hope at the same time, and have pushed me to take more interest in learning more about the mining impact on the Bristol Bay fisheries. One of my favorite images from the documentary, that seems to stick in my head, is the massive red and gold colors of the sockeye salmon... piling up next to each other and reflecting in the sunlight... I wish I could buy that as a print for my house! I highly recommend not only watching this movie, but buying it as a gift for any outdoor or environmental enthusiast that you know.
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