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Knee Deep

Knee Deep

2015 USA / Duration: 15 mins
Directed by: Ali Geiser, Aly Nicklas

In 2013, the city of Boulder, Colorado, was devastated by floods following a 1,000-year downpour. Small communities nestled in the foothills above the city were the most damaged — with homes destroyed, roads washed out and lives forever altered. With the infrastructure that allows access to those communities swept away, evacuations were orchestrated using helicopters. Long-term disaster recovery and assistance, at least the type offered by big aid organizations, had to wait until the roads were repaired — or so everybody thought.

Enter an impromptu brigade of volunteers armed with shovels, buckets and a strong desire to help in whatever way they could. Being outdoorsy meant they were undaunted by the bushwhacking it sometimes took to get to those most in need. Eventually dubbed the Mudslingers, the group made an indelible impact in the lives of those whose had been uprooted unexpectedly.

This Kickstarter-funded documentary highlights the selfless efforts of the Mudslingers and the power of lending a hand in the face of monumental disaster.

    • Ali GeiserDirector
    • Aly NicklasDirector

Previous Tour Screenings

DateVenueLocation
May 6 2016U.S. National Whitewater CenterCharlotte, NCWebsite
Apr 23 2016Fruita Community CenterFruita, COWebsite
Apr 12 2016Fontenelle ForestBellevue, NEWebsite
Apr 11 2016Lory Student Center TheaterFort Collins, COWebsite
Apr 5 2016Zenith Climbing CenterSpringfield, MOWebsite
Mar 31 2016Neptune MountaineeringBoulder, COWebsite
Mar 29 2016The Art TheaterChampaign, IL
Mar 3 2016Harriett Hall - Southeast Alaska State FairgroundsHaines, AK
Feb 27 2016Franklin Patterson HallAmherst, MAWebsite
Feb 26 2016Tower TheatreBend, ORWebsite
Feb 18 2016Lensic Performing Arts CenterSanta Fe, NMWebsite
Jan 22 2016Trustees TheaterSavannah, GAWebsite
Jan 16 2016Gold Town NickelodeonJuneau, AKWebsite
Jan 16 2016Angel Fire Community CenterAngel Fire, NMWebsite
Jan 15 2016Our Lady of the Snows CenterAlta, UTWebsite
Jan 14 2016Mariner Theater at Homer HighHomer, AK
Dec 12 2015Omni HotelBretton Woods, NHWebsite
Nov 21 2015Durango Arts CenterDurango, COWebsite
Nov 13 2015Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CAWebsite
Nov 13 2015Elks TheatreRapid City, SDWebsite
Nov 6 2015Watercolor Inn & ResortSanta Rosa Beach, FLWebsite
Oct 28 2015Regent TheatreArlington, MAWebsite
Oct 22 2015Gryphon TheatreLaramie, WY
Oct 21 2015The Gateway at SAITCalgary, AB, CAWebsite
Oct 16 2015Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center AuditoriumMammoth Lakes, CAWebsite
Oct 3 2015Crestone Charter SchoolCrestone, CO
Aug 27 2015Wheeler Opera HouseAspen, COWebsite
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