We are thrilled to announce that Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is partnering with Wild & Scenic Film Festival for our third annual Freshwater Flicks to bring a series of short, inspirational films from across the world right to Buffalo.
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Tickets
Tickets are limited! Secure your tickets today to enjoy films from the Wild & Scenic Film Festival while supporting Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper.
Preferred Seating $50
Enjoy Freshwater Flicks from one of the best seats in the house! These tickets offer a seat in the preferred section of The Caz, center of the stage on the first floor and the first two rows in the balcony section. These are the blue section of the seating chart (scroll down).
General Admission $40
Enjoy Freshwater Flicks from one of the seats in the orange section on the seating map (scroll down).
The Caz
Venue and Seating Details
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is thrilled to bring Freshwater Flicks back to The Caz!
Each guest will have their own seat with table space. Food and drink are not included in the ticket price, but are available to order by QR code right at your table and brought to you throughout the event. No need to miss a minute of the films as food and drink will be brought right to you!
The Caz is a cashless venue and service charges apply – click below to learn more about their policies.
There are a few different options for seating, including preferred viewing seats as well as general admission. Please see the seating map below for more details or click here for a PDF.
Please note that The Caz is a two-level venue with a mix of bar-height and counter-height seating. If you or someone in your party requires special accommodations, there is space to indicate this during your ticket purchase.
The Caz has parking behind the venue. People can also take advantage of street parking in the area.
Freshwater Flick Films
River Cowboys: Keepin’ it Wild
11 minutes
This short film showcases the stunning landscapes of the internationally recognized, Red River Gorge, and KY’s only Wild & Scenic Red River. It highlights an ongoing environmental challenge: the removal of scores of discarded tires and trash from Red River (and dumping as a statewide and national issue) and our humble cleanup leader, the original River Cowboy, Russ Miller.
Don’t Doubt the Trout
13 minutes
Bernard and Rebecca of the band, Par Avion, are not your average surf rock musicians. They’re passionate fly fishing anglers and conservationists who are advocating for the protection of California’s endangered Steelhead trout.
As ambassadors to CalTrout, they’ve become observers on the ground to document the health of Southern California’s waterways, especially around Malibu’s 100-ft Rindge Dam, a major obstacle to wildlife. Thanks to the efforts of CalTrout and advocates like Bernard and Rebecca, the Rindge Dam is due to be removed with demolition work planned to begin 2028 and finish in 2035.
The Human Side Of Plastic: Babacar Thiaw
16 minutes
Babacar Thiaw, a visionary Senegalese surfer, entrepreneur, and environmental activist, is on a mission to tackle his country’s escalating plastic pollution crisis and preserve its coastline for future generations. Deeply connected to the ocean through his family’s history and inspired by his father’s teachings, Babacar’s legacy is a call to action, reminding us all that safeguarding the future begins with the choices we make today.
Mother River
6 minutes
After pursuing and achieving corporate America career goals on the East Coast, Devin realized that life was not for her. Her childhood roots in paddling and connecting to nature brought her to Minnesota where she would pursue her dream to become the first black female to kayak the entire Mississippi river. Devin has overcome many complexities in pursuit of this dream, including the harsh realities of being a minority in the paddling community and the nuances of being a single Mother. The challenges continue as Devin listens to the river and follows her guidance.
Return to Spur Lake: Bringing back the food that grows on water
11 minutes
There’s always been only a few special places in the world where wild rice (known as manoomin to the Ojibwe people), grows. Which made it troubling when manoomin stopped growing in the early 2000’s at Spur Lake, a 113 acre lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin. A group of conservation partners have come together to bring wild rice back to Spur Lake because of its environmental and cultural importance.
Judy’s Creek – Discovering the Secret Life of the Streambed
5 minutes
Follow ecologist, educator, and author, Dr. Judy Li, into the world of caddisflies, the artisans of the aquatic world. With contagious passion, Judy shares how her childhood curiosity led to a career in freshwater science, and how she has found ways to share the joys of science with audiences of all ages.
Between the Lines
14 minutes
A moving reflection on what it means to be connected… to the water, the fish, and one’s truest expression of self. The river has been woven in and out of Alex Obregon’s life. While working as a raft guide, Alex found his love of fly fishing by way of whitewater, and deepened his appreciation of all that a river holds.
Reconnected: Restoring the Rivers of Long Island Sound
20 minutes
Made by Reel Quest Films in collaboration with the River Restoration Network, Reconnected: Restoring the Rivers of Long Island Sound is a short documentary film that highlights the importance of stream barrier removal through interviews with community members, environmental experts, and river advocates.
The Cost of Forever
23 minutes
In “The Cost of Forever”, we uncover the hidden and costly dangers of ‘forever chemicals’ in our rivers and drinking water sources, following Riverkeepers and water protectors as they strive to protect communities—and themselves—from PFAS contamination.
hitoláayca (Going Upriver)
26 minutes
Devin Reuben is training to be the first certified nimiipuu whitewater guide of his generation. The nimiipuu (Nez Perce) have a long history with river travel– in fact, they introduced the practice to settlers– but centuries of displacement means Tribal members are now largely absent from their ancestral rivers. Devin and his family are on a mission to change that.
