A film and discussion about wild salmon and their decline
Nov 6, 6:30-8:30 pm
5:45 pm | Meet our film partners, Save our Wild Salmon & Pacific Rivers + Cafe open
6:15 pm | Theater doors open
6:30 pm | Film: The Grand Salmon
7:40pm | Discussion and Q&A with Jess Wiegandt, Director, Cinematographer, and Editor and Brooke Hess, Producer, Cinematographer. Expedition Team Member
TICKETS:
Pay what you can; tickets for this event will be a sliding scale of $0-$15.
About the Film
The Grand Salmon | Following three women on a 78-day paddling expedition, The Grand Salmon explores the effects of four dams on the Lower Snake River and their impact throughout the watershed on rapidly dwindling wild salmon populations. For over 1,000 miles, these women navigate the same waterways wild salmon have for generations, connecting the source of the Salmon River to the Pacific Ocean. From high water to extreme temperatures, this team not only faces the same natural challenges the fish do each year, but brings viewers along to experience what the construction of these dams has done to our ecosystems and wildlife.
Duration: 56 minutes | Recommended for ages 14+
This film screening is in partnership with Save Our Wild Salmon and Pacific Rivers.
What is Reel Science?
Watch and learn at The Empirical Theater as OMSI brings the science of your favorite movies and documentaries to life on the big screen. Perfect for science and film lovers alike, this series combines the best of Science Pub with the fun of movie night, bringing in experts to amplify your movie-watching experience.
Jess Wiegandt, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Jess Wiegandt is an award-winning filmmaker who works on projects involving ecological conservation, endangered species awareness, and environmental justice. She is the Director and Editor for The Grand Salmon, and was also a part of the principal cinematography team. As the daughter of two paddlesports instructors, Jess spent her childhood on rivers and she now aims to engage new audiences to tell stories of impact that encourage others to explore the world around them. She is the recipient of the 2022 and 2023 NATAS Capital Emmy award for her films and more information about her work can be found at www.jesswiegandt.com.
Brooke Hess, Producer, Cinematographer, Expedition Team Member
Brooke Hess is originally from Montana and is a former USA Freestyle Kayak Team member. She is a cofounder of Ripple Skip Collective, a core expedition team member for The Grand Salmon, a first-time film producer, and was part of the principal cinematography team. She has her Master’s in Journalism with a focus on Science Writing and has an academic background in Fluvial Geomorphology. Her career has allowed her to work with various agencies, including NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, to condense complex scientific concepts into simplified topics to convey important findings to general audiences. Brooke brings a broad depth of knowledge of the Snake River Basin salmon populations from her Master’s thesis, as she reported on the necessity to breach the four Lower Snake River dams.
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.
OMSI has a new parking system via the mobile parking app, Parking Kitty, to create an easier and more streamlined experience for our visitors. Parking is $2 + fees for after-hours events. We recommend you download the app prior to your arrival at OMSI. You can also pay via their website at www.parkingkitty.com