The Memory of Fish

The Memory of Fish

54 mins | Documentary, History | Dec. 31, 2016

Dick Goin and his family have been fed by the Elwha River's salmon since migrating to Washington's Olympic Peninsula during the Dust Bowl. Dick has never forgotten his debt to the fish — who have been steadily disappearing. A pulp mill worker and master fisherman turned salmon advocate, Dick uses his memories and persistence to battle for the biggest dam removal project in U.S. history. His goal: bring the salmon home.

The Memory of Fish

54 mins | Documentary, History | Dec. 31, 2016

The Memory of Fish
Dick Goin and his family have been fed by the Elwha River's salmon since migrating to Washington's Olympic Peninsula during the Dust Bowl. Dick has never forgotten his debt to the fish — who have been steadily disappearing. A pulp mill worker and master fisherman turned salmon advocate, Dick uses his memories and persistence to battle for the biggest dam removal project in U.S. history. His goal: bring the salmon home.
Producers
Original title The Memory of Fish
Directors Jennifer Galvin, Sachi Cunningham
Writers Jennifer Galvin, Erin Barnett, Fernanda Rossi

Cast

Lili Taylor

as Narrator (voice)