Salmon Confidential Screenings for April/May 2013
by Salmon Confidential
April 15, Nanaimo, 7pm at Vancouver Island University Drama & Theatre Building, with Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 19, Nanoose, 7pm, Nanoose Place Hall, 2925 North West Bay Rd, with Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
Biologist Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich present & discuss controversial new documentary
Salmon Confidential is a new film on the government cover up of what is killing BC’s wild salmon. When biologist Alexandra Morton discovers BC’s wild salmon are testing positive for dangerous European salmon viruses associated with salmon farming worldwide, a chain of events is set off by government to suppress the findings.Tracking viruses, Morton moves from courtrooms, into British Columbia’s most remote rivers, Vancouver grocery stores and sushi restaurants. The film documents Morton’s journey as she attempts to overcome government and industry roadblocks thrown in her path and works to bring critical information to the public in time to save BC’s wild salmon.
The film provides surprising insight into the inner workings of government agencies, as well as rare footage of the bureaucrats tasked with managing our fish and the safety of our food supply.
For More Information: SalmonConfidential.ca
Salmon Confidential coming to town near you
Biologist Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich tour BC with controversial new documentary
Local community groups are hosting Salmon Confidential screenings across BC, followed by a discussion with Morton & Roscovich about the making of the film, the viruses, the politics and how people can work together to restore the wild salmon economy.
Film Synopsis
Salmon Confidential is a new film on the government cover up of what is killing BC’s wild salmon. When biologist Alexandra Morton discovers BC’s wild salmon are testing positive for dangerous European salmon viruses associated with salmon farming worldwide, a chain of events is set off by government to suppress the findings.Tracking viruses, Morton moves from courtrooms, into British Columbia’s most remote rivers, Vancouver grocery stores and sushi restaurants. The film documents Morton’s journey as she attempts to overcome government and industry roadblocks thrown in her path and works to bring critical information to the public in time to save BC’s wild salmon.
The film provides surprising insight into the inner workings of government agencies, as well as rare footage of the bureaucrats tasked with managing our fish and the safety of our food supply.
Produced by Salmon are Sacred.
David Suzuki Joins Tour in Vancouver April 18
Two of Canada’s most progressive scientific minds, Dr. David Suzuki & Alexandra Morton, are teaming up on April 18th to present & discuss the documentary Salmon Confidential. Following the hour-long film, the two scientists will engage the audience on the multitude of issues around the diseases the salmon farming industry may be spreading to our wild salmon, the implications, our food supply and what this issue is costing our economy. Suzuki & Morton will also explore the opportunity B.C. has to bring back the wild salmon economy.
Click here to buy tickets $10. salmonconfidential.ca/morton-suzuki-in-vancouver
Elizabeth May, Jane Sterk join Morton in Sidney on April 20th
On April 20 in Sidney Elizabeth May, Jane Sterk and Dr. Alexandra Morton will present Salmon Confidential. The film will be a launch pad for a lively discussion about salmon, economy, politics, science, and this upcoming election.
So far the Green Party is so the only party that has responded to the mounting scientific evidence of the harm the salmon farming industry is having on the valuable wild salmon economy of BC with a policy of removing the salmon farms from wild salmon migration routes.
Click here for more info:
salmonconfidential.ca/elizabeth-may-jane-sterk-morton-in-sidney
Locations of Upcoming Events
Each screening will be followed by a discussion with Alex and/or Twyla about the issue, the politics, the science, how people can get involved in testing their own fish, and what we can do to bring back the wild salmon economy. Admission is by donation. Check here for updated schedules and new bookings: salmonaresacred.org/calendar.
April 9, Courtenay,7 pm at the Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College with Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 10, Sooke, 7pm at the Edward Milne Community School Theatre 6218 Sooke Rd, with Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 11, Victoria, 6:30 pm at Camosun College Landsdowne Campus in the Fisher building room 100, with Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 12,Cowichan, 6:45pm at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, Hecate Park, 1845 Cowichan Bay Road, with Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 14, Lasqueti Island, 7pm at the Arts Center, with Twyla & Alex
April 15, Nanaimo, 7pm at Vancouver Island University Drama & Theatre Building, with Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 16, Qualicum, 7pm at 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, with Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 17, Tofino, 7:30pm at the Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre, 380 Campbell Street, with Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 18, Vancouver, 7pm at the Stanley Theatre, 2750 Granville St with David Suzuki & Alexandra Morton. Buy tickets here:
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April 19, Nanoose, 7pm, Nanoose Place Hall, 2925 North West Bay Rd, with Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 20, Sidney, 6:30 pm, at the Mary Winspear Centre BC in the Charlie White Theatre 2242 Beacon Ave, with Elizabeth May, Jane Sterk and Dr. Alexandra Morton. More info here:
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April 21, Squamish, 7:30pm, at Quest University, 3200 University Blvd, with Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 22, Campbell River, 7pm, at the Campbell River Timberline Theatre 1681 S. Dogwood Street, with Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich.
April 23, Victoria,7pm & 9pm at At Cinecenta Theatre, 3800 Finnerty Rd at UVIC double showing at 7pm and 9pm with Alexandra Morton, filmmaker Twyla Roscovich & Raincoast Conservation Society,
April 24,Vancouver, 6:30pm at the Mobius Cafe & Tea Shop,4125 Main St with filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 25, Ladner, 6pm at the Ladner Recreations Centre 4734 51st Street, with filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 28, Salmon Arm, 7pm Salmar Classic Theatre, with filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 29, Celista, 7pm at the North Shuswap Community Hall, with filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
April 30, Kamloops, 7pm at the Clocktower Theatre at the Thompson Rivers University, 900 McGill Rd, Kamloops Campus, with filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
May 1, Kelowna, 7pm at the Okanagon College Theatre, 1000 KLO Rd, with filmmaker Twyla Roscovich
May 5, Port Moody, 6:30 pm at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre 100 Newport Dr
To Organize a showing in your community click here:
salmonconfidential.ca/organize-a-showing-in-your-community
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