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Original Film Title: Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River’s Legacy Forests
Director’s Name: Dan Herz
Writer’s Name: Dan Herz
Producer: Missy Lahren, Karie Crisp, Julia Jackson, Russell Long, Meg Ruxton, Mary Evelyn Tucker, Tillie Walton
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Language: English
Runtime: 22 minutes 38 seconds
Film Description:
When a large, ecologically sensitive legacy forest in the heart of the Elwha River Watershed was identified for harvest, the Earth Law Center, Keystone Species Alliance, and Center for Whale Research began using all legal means possible against the Washington State Department of Natural Resources in an attempt to halt the impending clear-cut. Through breathtaking cinematography and intimate interviews, witness the profound beauty and ecological significance of the watershed, as well as the dire consequences of unchecked deforestation.
Against the backdrop of stunning landscapes and stirring testimonials, “Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River’s Legacy Forests” captures the urgency of the environmental crisis and the power of grassroots activism to effect positive change. In the face of unbalanced resource extraction, the film serves as a poignant reminder of the Olympic Peninsula’s interconnected ecosystem and our duty to protect and preserve the natural wonders that sustain us all.