Name: Out There: A National Parks Story
Start: 2025-04-17T19:00:00-07:00
Location: 917 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA, United States, Washington 98245

The Friday Harbor Film Festival Presents:
Out There: A National Parks Story
Thursday, April 17 at 7pm
FREE Admission
Friday Harbor Film Festival celebrates Earth Day Month and our National Parks on Thursday, April 17 at 7pm at Orcas Center’s Center Stage Theater. Out There: A National Parks Story is a stunning road trip through our National Parks, honoring the people working to maintain their beauty. The documentary will be followed by an exclusive prerecorded Q&A with the director, Brendan Hall. As part of the Earth Day Orcas, in conjunction with the SJI Makers Guild, there will be additional speakers, including a Ranger from the San Juan Islands National Monument. Details are available at fhff.org.
About the Film:
A young filmmaker sets out on a 10,000-mile exploration of the national parks with his childhood best friend during the centennial year of the formation of the National Park Service. Along the way, the two record stories of the people that work in the parks and those that come to enjoy them, as part of the rich tapestry of the history of the park system emerges. They hear profound stories of people from all ages, walks of life, and cultures that come to the parks seeking tranquility, healing, motivation, and connection to the natural world. Between the spectacular shots of the parks and compelling interviews are colorful bits of old maps, posters, and travelogues. This stunning road trip is a tribute to the national parks and their history and is also a recognition of the people that appreciate them and work to maintain their beauty.