River of Life
2007
53 min
Coming soon
This documentary focuses on the Yukon River Quest, the world's longest annual canoe and kayak race. Athletes come from around the world to test their endurance, racing day and night along 740 km of rugged river shoreline. The film chronicles the experiences of the all-female 2006 Paddlers Abreast team. By following them from the moment they climb into their boat in Whitehorse to the cheers that greet them in Dawson City, the film tells an exhilarating story of a group of women who have faced death and understand how precious life is.
Details
This documentary focuses on the Yukon River Quest, the world's longest annual canoe and kayak race. Athletes come from around the world to test their endurance, racing day and night along 740 km of rugged river shoreline. The film chronicles the experiences of the all-female 2006 Paddlers Abreast team. By following them from the moment they climb into their boat in Whitehorse to the cheers that greet them in Dawson City, the film tells an exhilarating story of a group of women who have faced death and understand how precious life is.
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writerWerner Walcher
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directorWerner Walcher
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producerSelwyn Jacob
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editorIleana Pietrobruno
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cinematographerWerner WalcherJohn WalkerAllan Code
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composerShari Ulrich
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sound designGael MacLean
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executive producerRina Fraticelli
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Health/Personal Development - Fitness/Physical Activities
Physical Education - Fitness
Physical Education - Outdoor Education
Have students research and prepare a project on an athlete who has experienced physical disability or disease and then faced a major athletic challenge upon recovery. Have students pretend to be an athlete on the Yukon River Quest and make them write a journal of their experience.
