“Where do I, as a Black man, fit in nature?” “How do we hold space in nature for our next generation of young men?” These are some of the questions posed by the new documentary Blackwaters: Brotherhood in the Wild, which follows five men with five unique perspectives as they embark on a fly-fishing adventure in the Gates of the Arctic Circle National Park. For each of the men, nature has been a source of healing, and self-fulfillment and inspiration, particularly around the topic of representation in the outdoors.

The Nelson Institute’s Tales from Planet Earth film series will host the cast of Blackwaters as they engage with the community, share their experiences, and offer free film screening. This event is hosted by the Nelson Institute, Dane County Parks, and the Foundation for Dane County Parks

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Join us for outdoor activities and programming, followed by a screening of Blackwaters: Brotherhood in the Wild and Q & A with the cast, including:

• Chad Brown, director and creative director, adventure photographer, cinematographer, and founder of Love is King
• James Edward Mills, producer and founder of the Joy Trip Project
• Jahmicah Dawes, owner and CEO of Slim Pickins Outfitters
• Nic Brooks, founder and CEO of Outdoor Gear and Beer, LLC
• Alex Bailey, founder and executive director of Black Outsince, Inc.

Attendance is free but you must register as space is limited. Register HERE for this event. If you can’t make this date or tickets sell out, there are two other screenings. Learn more about those on the Nelson Institute website.

Questions? Contact the Nelson Institute at events@nelson.wisc.edu.