SEND KELP!

THE GREAT OUTDOORS | BAY AREA PREMIERE

Director BLAKE MCWILLIAM (Canada 2024) 90 min

Driven by a fervent desire to combat climate change and global food insecurity, self-described “seaweed nerd” Frances Wallace embarks on a daring mission to establish a kelp farm off the west coast of Canada. Discovering the plant’s extraordinary potential as a carbon sequestration powerhouse, she meticulously researches species and seeks help from a variety of experts. Frances invests everything in her risky venture, understanding she has little room for error and several surprises in store, including one which nearly derails her efforts entirely. Despite the odds, her unwavering determination and deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of seaweed makes for an unusual and captivating tale of resilience, environmental stewardship, and the boundless potential of nature to inspire change.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 • 3:45

$16.50 GENERAL  |  $14 MEMBERS
$15 SENIOR (65+)
$8 STUDENTS w/ ID & YOUTH (12 & under)

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DIRECTOR

BLAKE MCWILLIAM is an award-winning Canadian director and producer whose work has screened at leading film festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Hot Docs, and Tribeca. Send Kelp! is his feature-documentary directorial debut.

FILM INFO

COUNTRY:Canada
YEAR:2024
RUNNING TIME:90 min
LANGUAGE:English
DIRECTOR:Blake McWilliam
SCREENWRITER:Blake McWilliam
PRODUCER:
Blake McWilliam
CINEMATOGRAPHER:
Aaron Munson
EDITOR:
Krystal Moss
NOTE WRITER:
Michelle Svenson

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