The reception has been planned to be
a family-friendly event for children and adults with an opportunity to meet the
star of the film, Jeff Corwin. The
production team from VIA Studios Global will also be in attendance to talk
about the making of this remarkable film.
This is the first giant screen film
to feature the Chesapeake Bay and its 64,000 square mile watershed. Jeff takes us on a journey from the
headwaters of the Susquehanna River in New York through the rugged Alleghany
Mountains, and down to the sandy shores of uninhabited islands at the southern
end of the Chesapeake Bay. Along the way
we meet dedicated scientists who have devoted their careers to studying, nurturing
and sustaining beloved animal species in the region. The survival and resilience of iconic and
intriguing animal species, including river otters, blue crab, osprey and
hellbenders, illustrate the important role that each of us plays in the
reclamation, conservation and future health of watersheds and estuaries
wherever we live.
This is Whitaker Center’s first world
premiere event and the first public screening of the film. To remember this special occasion, each child
and adult in attendance will receive a film poster suitable for framing.
***Children, ages 12 & Under
***Adults, age 18+