Silver Rush

SINOPSIS

Silver Rush is a thrilling 12-minute documentary that follows the incredible journey of salmon along Alaska’s Kenai River. The film chronicles the salmon’s perilous migration from the river’s mouth, where they face dipnetters to the Russian River, where they fight their way up waterfalls. Along the way, they encounter predators such as eagles and bears, as they work to reach their spawning grounds. Highlighting their critical role as a keystone species, Silver Rush underscores the essential connection between the salmon, Alaska’s ecosystems, and its people, illustrating how this species’ survival is vital to the region's balance and prosperity.