Vermont filmmaker Jay Craven will offer a special screening of his award-winning film, "Where the Rivers Flow North" at the Town Hall in Ferrisburgh, Vermont. Showtime is 7:30pm on Saturday, August 19th. Craven will introduce the film and appear afterwards for Q & A.

"2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the completion of our film," says Craven, "so we're happy to have this screening opportunity and a chance to reflect on all that went into it." Based on the novel of Vermont writer, Howard Frank Mosher, "Where the Rivers Flow North," stars Academy Award nominee Rip Torn, Native American actress Tantoo Cardinal ("Dances with Wolves," "Legends of the Fall," Martin Scorcese's "Killers of the Flower Moon"), and Michael J. Fox.

Set in 1927 in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, "Where the Rivers Flow North" tells the story of an old logger, Noel Lord, and his Native American mate, Bangor, who face the extinction of their way of life when the local power company plans to build a giant hydro dam that will flood them off their land. Lord and Bangor face emotional and physical challenges as they struggle with the power company, Vermont's unforgiving terrain, and their own thorny relationship.

The screening is being produced by Friends of the Union Meeting Hall at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall. Tickets are available online by visiting https://sevendaystickets.com/events/film-screening-where-the-rivers-flow-north-8-19-2023 or $10 cash at door. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact the Friends of the Union Meeting Hall (unionmeetinghall@gmail.com).

Want dinner then a movie? The Ferrisburgh Fire Department's Annual Chicken Barbecue begins at 4:30pm on August 19th and just half a mile up Route 7. They are offering "TAKE OUT" service ONLY. Dinner includes a 1/2 chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, and cookie. Last year they sold out so get yours before they are gone!

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