American River
- 2026
- 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
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Anti-Recidivism Coalition
The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) works to end mass incarceration in California. To ensure our communities are safe, healthy, and whole, ARC empowers formerly and currently incarcerated people to thrive by providing a support network, comprehensive reentry services, and opportunities to advocate for policy change. Through our grassroots policy advocacy, we are dedicated to transforming the criminal justice system so that it is more just and equitable for all people.