American River

Year
2026
Country
USA
Duration:
19 mins

Overview

Six whitewater boats of formerly incarcerated individuals float down the middle fork of the American River on a life-changing, three-day rafting trip. It’s a wild opportunity to trade cell walls for canyon walls, concrete for cold water and constant vigilance for the radical possibility of peace. Fed by the snowmelt of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the river is an integral player in a weekend of self-discovery, connection and community-building. 

Production Team

Director
Dara Horenblas

Festival Screenings

Featured in the 2026 Mountainfilm Festival.
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