The Call of the River DVD

Whitewater's history has as many twists and turns as the canyons its pioneers explored. The Call of the River features vintage canoeing and kayaking footage, in-depth interviews with eclectic pioneers and captivating narratives.

• This journey through time is a collage of unexpected influences, from building boats in friends' basements to bribing dam keepers to release water.
• Curiosity, ingenuity and outright audacity thrived as paddlers started exploring virgin runs and probing the boundaries of the river experience.
• More than 100 sources of footage and images spanning 80 years of whitewater history.
• Produced by award-winning videographer, instructional filmmaker and former world champion Kent Ford.

Running Time: 93 Minutes
Release Date: 2009
Number of Disks: 1
Film Location: Various
Studio: Performance Video, Inc.