Silver Rush

Silver Rush is a 12-minute documentary that chronicles the salmon's remarkable journey along Alaska's Kenai River. The film follows their perilous migration from the river mouth, where they face dipnetters, to the Russian River, where they battle their way up waterfalls. Along the path they encounter predators such as eagles and bears as they strive to reach their spawning grounds. Highlighting their crucial role as a keystone species, Silver Rush emphasizes the vital bond between the salmon, Alaska’s ecosystems, and its people, illustrating how the species’ survival underpins the region's balance and prosperity.