A film about the life of Pacific salmon with introduction by Guido Rahr
August 24 | 6:30-7:30 pm
6:15 pm | Theater doors open
6:30 pm | Introduction & Documentary: Running Wild: Return to the River in 3D
7:15pm | Closing by Wild Salmon Center CEO Guido Rahr
TICKETS:
Pay what you can, tickets for this event will be a sliding scale of $0-$15.
About the event
Join us for a special 3D presentation of Running Wild: Return to the River on Monday, August 24 at 6:30 pm! Featuring remarks by Wild Salmon Center CEO Guido Rahr, this presentation will highlight the urgent challenges facing wild salmon populations and the far-reaching impacts of their decline on wildlife, forests, rivers, and local communities. The film, narrated by acclaimed actor Liam Neeson, is bringing the story of wild Pacific salmon to new audiences and inspiring a growing conservation movement.
Wild Salmon Center has set an ambitious but achievable conservation goal: protecting 20 salmon strongholds across 100 million acres to secure critical ecological, cultural, and economic benefits. Watch the film, then join the movement.
About Running Wild: Return to the River
Witness one of nature’s most compelling sagas – the incredible life of Pacific salmon – in Running Wild: Return to the River. Prepare for a breathtaking immersion into a vital ecosystem where the fate of wild salmon is intertwined with iconic wildlife and untamed beauty. Narrated by Academy Award® nominee Liam Neeson with stunning visuals and intimate storytelling, the film follows the epic return of wild salmon to the streams where they began. From the grizzlies and wolves that patrol the rivers’ edge to the orcas and eagles reliant on their ocean bounty, discover the profound influence of wild salmon across both land and sea.
40 minutes | 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Email event@omsi.edu
Ticketing questions call 503-797-4000 x0
Yes, the Empirical Cafe will be open with prepackaged salads, sandwiches and movie snacks. The bar will be open to guests that are 21+. No outside food or drink is allowed.
Click here for OMSI’s overall accessibility information. Below are the specific details for the Empirical Theater.
The Empirical Theater has an upper-level wheelchair accessible entrance and theater restrooms; due to the layout of the theater the lower-level main entrance is only accessible by stairs. Please check in with a Guest Services Representative or volunteer for assistance in locating these areas.
Several daytime documentaries and newer evening full-features offer closed captions, audio description, and volume amplification. The CaptiView closed caption units allow guests to see captions for their show by using a cup holder device that they can adjust within their view, and the Fidelio RX audio description units deliver descriptive narration and can also amplify the theater volume and dialogue.
The Showing Today signs updated daily at the front desk and theater entrance indicate which features offer closed captions (CC) and audio description (AD), while volume amplification is available for all theater content including events such as Science Pub and Reel Science.
Limited quantities of the following devices are available for theater guests and may be requested at either the Front Desk or Concierge Desk as well as from the theater usher:
- CaptiView closed caption (CC) viewing devices
- Fidelio RX audio description and volume amplification units
- Williams Sound NKL-001 neck loops designed to work with hearing aids equipped with a telephone coil or T-Switch
The rough inside measurements of the seats not including arm and back rests:
- Theater seats 16.5” wide and 21.5” deep
- Two accessible seating area chairs 39.29″ high, 29.5″ wide, and 29″ deep
- Additional accessible seating area chairs available by request is 23.5” wide and 21.5” deep
- The weight capacity for the accessible seating area chairs are 500lbs, and the additional accessible seating area chairs support between 200lbs-250lbs
Earplugs can be requested from the Front Desk and Concierge Desk, and sensory resource packs that include:
- Noise reducing headphones
- Fidget toys
- Sunglasses
- Visual and auditory timer
- 2 pound weighted shoulder wrap
- Sanitizing wipes
Please contact OMSI Guest Services at (503) 797-4000 or Info@OMSI.edu with any additional specific questions or needs.
Parking is $2 + fees for after-hours events.