Journey Down the Gila: Protecting New Mexico's Last Wild River

A screening of the film followed by a discussion about the growing Gila Wild and Scenic campaign and a Q&A session with the film's director, David Garcia.

"Journey Down the Gila: Protecting New Mexico's Last Wild River" is a 6 city tour featuring a screening of the upcoming documentary film, "Hearts on the Gila." The film focuses on three mothers, four years after losing their teenage children in a tragic plane crash. They embark on a thirty-six mile boat journey down the Gila River and into the Gila Wilderness in Southwestern New Mexico. The three mothers also traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Congressional leaders and advocate for Wild and Scenic designations for portions of the Gila River. There will also be a discussion about the growing Gila Wild and Scenic campaign and a Q&A session with the film's director, David Garcia.