Documentary Film about Lake Superior to Premiere February 19th in Duluth
By Egotist / /
Minneapolis filmmaker aims to raise awareness about protecting freshwater
Have you ever seen people surf in Lake Superior? The moment Minneapolis filmmaker Ian Planchon saw it himself for the first time in 2019, he was intrigued. Three years later, what began as an itch to capture a cool story has evolved into a feature-length documentary film, called Freshwater, about the importance of protecting freshwater from the threat of climate change. A shorter version of the film was an Official Selection at the 2021 Catalyst content festival in Duluth.
Along with surfers, the film features scientists at the Large Lakes Observatory at the University of Minnesota Duluth, who are on a quest to learn as much as they can about this largely-unexplored body of water, which contains 10% of Earth’s freshwater. Bent Paddle Brewing Co. CEO Bryon Tonnis and Duluth tourism expert Anna Tanski provide additional insights into Lake Superior’s influence on the local economy and beyond. Finally, North Shore photographer Christian Dalbec shares his story of finding inspiration in the waves of Lake Superior.
A premiere event will be held on February 19th at the NorShor Theater in Duluth. Presented by 515 Productions, Planchon’s video production business, all proceeds from this public event will benefit the Large Lakes Observatory.
Tickets ($25) go on sale on January 12. For event details and to watch the Emmy award-winning trailer, head here.
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