ORVIS Presents: School of Fish

Indigenous people and salmon have been intertwined for thousands of years in Bristol Bay, Alaska. The knowledge of harvesting, preserving and sharing fish is as important here as any lesson in a book. Today, kids must not only learn from their elders how to fish, but also how to fight. For the last century, corporations have sought to extract the wealth of this rich region. Now Pebble Mine threatens to pollute the pristine headwaters of Bristol Bay.

“School of Fish” offers an intimate portrait inside one family's seasonal salmon rituals and their connection to the Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy, where local youth are empowered through fly fishing to serve as guides and conservationists. Can the next generation step up to defend the most prolific salmon run left on earth?

CREDITS
Director - Colin Arisman & Oliver Sutro
Funders - Presented by Orvis with support from Trout Unlimited
Starring - Triston Chaney, Robin Samuelsen, Robyn Chaney & Cameron Andrew
Cinematography - Oliver Sutro, Colin Arisman & Matteo Moretti
Wildlife footage - Jason Ching
Editor - Oliver Sutro
Additional editing - Elsa Sebastian, Colin Arisman & Matteo Moretti
Original score - Aled Roberts
Post audio - Ridgeline Sound
Colorist - Brian De Herrera-Schenring
Produced in association with Wild Confluence Media

[SoCalFlyTying]

The Native American perspective and sharing is very much appreciated. I have been following the Bristol Bay fight, but this angle to the struggle was very much appreciated. Adding in the Native American guides was a great surprise and twist. Well done Orvis. As usual the company goes above and beyond. Greatly appreciated.

[ehmehhuh]

This documentary is absolutely superb, one of the finest in any genre.

[key]

Thank you Orvis for bringing more eyes to this fight!!!

[niceclassicboat]

Just wonderful! Thank you for this amazing film! I wish the people of Bristol Bay all the luck they deserve in their daily fight to préserve this wonderful nature!! :-)

[ruebdogg]

Thanks Orvis! Thankful for this video and especially highlighting native voices!

[tonym]

That young man knows whats up glad to see like minded folks in the fishing universe 👍👍

[andrewchapman]

awesome...keep bringing attention to this land and these great people

[acemichael]

What a great video. I was born in Nome Alaska, but currently reside in Michigan. I love trout and salmon fishing more than anything else. I would do anything to get over there in get to fish with tristen. i wish there was something more I could do for Bristol Bay. There is no way they can seriously jeopardize that resource. No mines and absolutely no dams. Cheers to you tristen and your whole family.

[jimholland]

Thank you Orvis for sharing this information and thank you to the people of Bristol Bay for being strong 👍

[juanaction]

Beautiful. Thank you!! Keep the fight going to protect our Pacific waters.

[jamesyates]

Great film of the real cost of mineral extraction.

[_kabseh]

Thank you for sharing the perspective of the people of Bristol Bay. There is a lot of inspiration from their work and voice.

[ri-jmtn]

If only everyone knew who and they are. A powerful message👍

[tuckjohn]

An important story, well told. Thank you.

[towncriernetwork]

Beautifully executed presentation of an important ecological and cultural threat through the authentic voices of the actual people involved. This is reality show (aka Documentary) at its best, meant to educate and motivate an audience, while undeniably validating the dilemma. Cheers!

[colinarisman]

Thanks for helping make this film possible Orvis!

[rizzoblam]

This is extremely well done. Cheers.

[tonyh.]

0-30sec. Tacoma commercial hahah let's go places!!

[anthonymorales]

The fact that this region is even considered for mining in today's age is beyond comprehension.

[NicholasLagaso]

Absolutely breathtaking film. I must be soft this morning cuz you almost had me in tears just outta pride I feel for that young man. That second young man with the braces really just put so much joy into the feeling and ya Just a great film! I wish nothing but much success for all the people up there. I hope to visit some day and learn all you can teach me.