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Land of Little Rivers Screening 02/12
LAND OF LITTLE RIVERS
Land of Little Rivers is a feature length Documentary film focusing on the origins and modern era of fly fishing for trout. It is centered around the Catskills of NY State, its rivers and towns, as well as filming in the Adirondacks, Vermont and Pennsylvania. Going back to the late 1800s and Theodore Gordon ( The father of American dry fly fishing), the film takes you to the early fisherman , fly tiers, rod makers, gin mills (such as the famous Antrim Lodge) and assorted characters who helped shape the sport. The past includes Theodore Gordon, Roy Steenrod, Rube Cross, Ed Hewitt, Sparse Gray Hackle, Harry and Elsie Darbee , Walt ,Winnie and Mary Dette, Art Flick, Lee Wulff and of course Joan Wulff and others who share their insights on the past, present and future of fly fishing. Also included are Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, President Jimmy Carter, Paul Volker and president John Adams.
The film zeroes in on the thoughts and lifestyles of some of the personalities of the present era. The Characters include the legend Dave Brandt, Joan Wulff, Crazy Rob Lewis, Ben Rinker, Rachel Finn, Mike Canazon, Dennis Skarka RIP, Bert Darrow, Joe Fox, Joe Demalderis, Rylie Lake, Marty the party Yi, Zach Anderson, Rick Miller , Ted Rogowski, Bob Popovics , Jeff Skelding, Captain Adrian La Sorte ,Gary Borger, and the first couple of fly fishing Barry and Cathy Beck.
With plenty of noses up, casting, catching, wading and drift boats, this film gives you the inside look at the life of guides, rod makers , fly tiers, hardcore anglers, the conservation organizations and more
There are no rehearsed lines but there was plenty of editing to make this film suitable for all audiences.
Tickets $12
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LocationStory Screen Beacon Theater (View)
445 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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