River Film Screening

Join Us For a World Fish Migration Day Film Screening!

Right on the Canada–U.S. border stands the extraordinary Haskell Free Library and Opera House—a building that quite literally connects two nations. Inside, the Haskell Opera House offers a remarkable 400-seat theatre with near-perfect sightlines and ambiophonic sound, making it an unforgettable setting for a cinematic experience. The Vermont River Conservancy is thrilled to present a screening of the acclaimed 2021 documentary River in this one-of-a-kind venue.

Spanning six continents, River is a breathtaking visual and musical odyssey that explores the timeless relationship between human civilization and Earth’s rivers—their power, beauty, and fragility. Narrated by Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe and featuring music by Radiohead and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the film is both a celebration and a call to awareness. As The Guardian describes it, River is “an impressive visual event for the big screen.”

This screening is the perfect way to honor free-flowing rivers and their vital role in supporting migratory fish on World Fish Migration Day! Stay after the film for the chance to win raffle prizes!

Join us for an inspiring evening that brings together film, conservation, and community—right on the border, and at the heart of our shared waterways.